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Crebs Family History

Crebs Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krebs.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crebs family from?

You can see how Crebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crebs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crebs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Crebs family living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Crebs's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 4 other counties had the highest population of Crebs families in 1891.
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What did your Crebs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crebs. 27% of Crebs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Crebs women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crebs were Baker and Saleswoman.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crebs 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Crebs. 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 320 military records available for the last name Crebs. For the veterans among your Crebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crebs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Crebs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Crebs in 1954 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crebs 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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