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Craibe Family History

Craibe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Craib, Crabbe, Craige, Craine, Crabb, Raine, Krabbe, Crane, Craigen

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Where is the Craibe family from?

You can see how Craibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craibe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Craibe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Craibe family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craibe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Craibe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craibe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Craibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craibe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Craibe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Craibe. For the veterans among your Craibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craibe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Craibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Craibe in 1972 was 89, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craibe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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