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Cracker Family History

Cracker 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: Crocker, Crackel, Kracker, Bracker, Craker, Bracken, Hacker, Bricker

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Where is the Cracker family from?

You can see how Cracker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cracker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cracker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cracker families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cracker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cracker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cracker 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 Cracker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cracker. 100% of Cracker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cracker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cracker 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Cracker. 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 500 military records available for the last name Cracker. For the veterans among your Cracker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cracker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cracker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cracker in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cracker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cracker 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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