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Craske Family History

Craske Surname Meaning

from Middle English crask(e) ‘vigorous strong lusty stout plump’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Craske family from?

You can see how Craske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craske families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 241 Craske families living in Norfolk. This was about 49% of all the recorded Craske's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Craske families in 1891.
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What did your Craske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craske. 16% of Craske men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Craske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craske were Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Insurance Agent
    8%
  • Tailors Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Craske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Craske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craske 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Craske. 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 618 military records available for the last name Craske. For the veterans among your Craske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craske lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Craske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Craske in 1979 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craske 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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