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Craves Family History

Craves 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: Chaves, Craven, Graves, Craver, Draves, Cravey, Cravens, Caves

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Where is the Craves family from?

You can see how Craves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craves family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Craves families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craves's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Craves families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craves 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 Craves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craves. 100% of Craves 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craves 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Craves. 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 259 military records available for the last name Craves. For the veterans among your Craves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craves lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Craves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Craves in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craves

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craves 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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