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Crabel Family History

Crabel 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: Grabel, Rabel, Vrabel, Gabel, Crabb, Camel, Babel, Capel, Kabel, Abel

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Where is the Crabel family from?

You can see how Crabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crabel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crabel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Crabel families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crabel's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Crabel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crabel 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 265 census records available for the last name Crabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crabel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Crabel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Crabel. For the veterans among your Crabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crabel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Crabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Crabel in 1976 was 88, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crabel 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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