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Craer Family History

Craer 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: Cryer, Cramer, Craner, Craver, Crater, Crager, Crader, Creer, Craker

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Where is the Craer family from?

You can see how Craer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Craer families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Craer families living in Shetland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Craer's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Craer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Craer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Craer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Craer. For the veterans among your Craer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Craer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Craer in 1973 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craer 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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