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Crapo Family History

Crapo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Crépeau (see Crepeau).

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


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Where is the Crapo family from?

You can see how Crapo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crapo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crapo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Crapo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Crapo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crapo families in 1891.
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What did your Crapo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crapo. 25% of Crapo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Crapo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crapo were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Crapo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crapo 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Crapo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crapo. For the veterans among your Crapo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crapo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Crapo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Crapo in 1950 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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