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Crter Family History

Crter 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: Cater, Carter, Cryer, Arter, Corter, Crater, Creer, Porter, Peter

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Where is the Crter family from?

You can see how Crter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Crter families living in Tennessee. This was about 78% of all the recorded Crter's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Crter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crter 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 112 census records available for the last name Crter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Crter. 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 21 military records available for the last name Crter. For the veterans among your Crter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crter

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