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Craze Family History

Craze Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Grace 1; compare Crass

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


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Where is the Craze family from?

You can see how Craze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craze families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Craze families living in Cornwall. This was about 45% of all the recorded Craze's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Craze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craze 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 Craze 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 Craze. 19% of Craze men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Craze women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craze were Carpenter joiner and Laundress.

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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
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer pig Producer
    13%
  • Carpenter joiner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Laundress
    2%

What Craze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Craze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craze 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 Craze. 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 985 military records available for the last name Craze. For the veterans among your Craze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craze lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Craze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Craze in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craze 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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