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Craim Family History

Craim 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: Cramm, Cram, Craig, Crim, Craik, Crain, Craib, Crail, Fraim, Ram

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Where is the Craim family from?

You can see how Craim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Craim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Craim family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Craim's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Craim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craim 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 Craim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Craim. 100% of Craim men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Craim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Craim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craim 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Craim. 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 23 military records available for the last name Craim. For the veterans among your Craim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Craim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Craim in 1971 was 65, and 81 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craim 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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