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Cravit Family History

Cravit 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, Travis, Craig, Ravi, Clavin, Chavis, Craik, Ravitz, Craver

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Where is the Cravit family from?

You can see how Cravit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cravit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cravit families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cravit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cravit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cravit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Cravit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cravit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cravit. 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 285 military records available for the last name Cravit. For the veterans among your Cravit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cravit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Cravit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cravit in 1975 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cravit 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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