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Craster Family History

Craster Surname Meaning

from Craster (Northumb) which is recorded as Craucestr' in 124

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


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Where is the Craster family from?

You can see how Craster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Craster families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Craster's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Craster families in 1891.
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What did your Craster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craster. 58% of Craster 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Assistant
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Craster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Craster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craster 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Craster. 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 110 military records available for the last name Craster. For the veterans among your Craster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craster lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Craster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Craster in 1970 was 60, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craster 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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