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Crastes Family History

Crastes 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: Crates, Coates, Castel, Cates, Crass, Crate, Casten, Castles, Caster

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Where is the Crastes family from?

You can see how Crastes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crastes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Crastes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Crastes family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crastes's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Crastes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crastes 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 22 census records available for the last name Crastes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crastes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Crastes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Crastes. For the veterans among your Crastes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crastes lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Crastes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Crastes in 1989 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crastes 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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