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Craus Family History

Craus 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: Claus, Crans, Draus, Kraus, Crass, Raus, Crays, Craun, Praus, Ras

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Where is the Craus family from?

You can see how Craus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Craus family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Craus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Craus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craus. 33% of Craus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Craus women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craus were Mechanic and Sewing Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    25%

What Craus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Craus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craus 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Craus. 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 171 military records available for the last name Craus. For the veterans among your Craus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Craus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Craus in 1970 was 69, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craus 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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