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Craver Family History

Craver Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of North German Grever a variant of Gräber (see Graber ).

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


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Where is the Craver family from?

You can see how Craver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Craver families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Craver's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craver families in 1891.
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What did your Craver 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 Craver. 50% of Craver men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Craver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craver were Cowman Assisting Father and Childrens Nurse.

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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%
  • Cowman Assisting Father
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Childrens Nurse
    5%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Craver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craver 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 Craver. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Craver. For the veterans among your Craver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craver lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Craver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Craver in 1944 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craver 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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