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Craib Family History

Craib Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Crabb found in Banff and Aberdeenshire.

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


Similar surnames: Craik, Cain, Crabbe, Crabb, Craige, Crumb, Crain, Craig, Crail, Craw

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Where is the Craib family from?

You can see how Craib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craib families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 22 Craib families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Craib's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Craib families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Craib ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Craib. 50% of Craib men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Craib women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Craib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craib 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 Craib. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 508 military records available for the last name Craib. For the veterans among your Craib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craib lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Craib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Craib in 1959 was 57, and 91 in 2003.

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