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Cravetz Family History

Cravetz 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: Kravetz, Oravetz, Craven, Gravett, Kravets, Cavett, Raetz, Ravitz

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Where is the Cravetz family from?

You can see how Cravetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cravetz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Cravetz families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Cravetz families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Cravetz's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Cravetz families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cravetz 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 Cravetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cravetz. 100% of Cravetz men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Cravetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Cravetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cravetz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cravetz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cravetz. For the veterans among your Cravetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cravetz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cravetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cravetz in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cravetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cravetz 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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