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Cramb Family History

Cramb Surname Meaning

see Cram.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cramb family from?

You can see how Cramb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cramb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cramb families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 28 Cramb families living in Middlesex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cramb's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cramb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cramb 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 Cramb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cramb. 50% of Cramb men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Cramb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cramb were Steel Foundry Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Steel Foundry Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

What Cramb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cramb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cramb 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 Cramb. 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 480 military records available for the last name Cramb. For the veterans among your Cramb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cramb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cramb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cramb in 1959 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cramb 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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