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Crager Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kröger (see Kroger ).

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


Similar surnames: Creger, Creager, Crater, Craver, Crader, Criger, Craner, Brager

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Where is the Crager family from?

You can see how Crager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Crager families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Crager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crager families in 1891.
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What did your Crager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crager. 100% of Crager 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Crager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crager 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Crager. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crager. For the veterans among your Crager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crager lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Crager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crager in 1951 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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