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Crapen Family History

Crapen 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: Craven, Capen, Capel, Cape, Raven, Capek, Draper, Graven, Crane

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Where is the Crapen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crapen 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 Crapen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crapen. 100% of Crapen 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%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Crapen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crapen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Crapen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Crapen. For the veterans among your Crapen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crapen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crapen

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