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Craten Family History

Craten 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, Crate, Crater, Craton, Crates, Cater, Raven, Coates, Prater

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Where is the Craten family from?

You can see how Craten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Craten families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Craten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craten 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 Craten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craten. 60% of Craten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Craten women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Craten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Craten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craten 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Craten. 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 70 military records available for the last name Craten. For the veterans among your Craten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Craten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Craten in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craten 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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