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Cravatt Family History

Cravatt 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: Gravatt, Gravett, Cavett, Cravotta, Cavitt, Gravitt, Prevatt, Privett

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Where is the Cravatt family from?

You can see how Cravatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cravatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cravatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cravatt families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cravatt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cravatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cravatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cravatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cravatt. 34% of Cravatt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cravatt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cravatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cravatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cravatt 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Cravatt. 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 99 military records available for the last name Cravatt. For the veterans among your Cravatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cravatt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cravatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cravatt in 1954 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cravatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cravatt 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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