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Craib Family History

Craib Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Crabb found in Banff and Aberdeenshire.

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


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Where is the Craib family from?

You can see how Craib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craib families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 18 Craib families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Craib's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Craib families in 1891.
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What did your Craib ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craib. 100% of Craib men worked as a Cowman and 67% of Craib 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
  • Private Means
    17%

What Craib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Craib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craib 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Craib. 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 508 military records available for the last name Craib. For the veterans among your Craib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craib lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Craib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Craib in 1959 was 57, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craib

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craib 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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