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Craker Family History

Craker Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the three places in Calvados, Oise, and Nord, France, called Crèvecoeur (‘break heart’) from Old French creve(r) ‘to break or destroy, to die’ + ceur ‘heart’, a reference to the infertility and unproductiveness of the land.

English (of Norman origin): there are also occasional examples where the name in 1 above is derived from French crève-cæur ‘break heart, heart-breaker’ used as a nickname for a philanderer.

The surname has probably been partly absorbed by Croker and Crocker.

Americanized form of German Kräker or Kraker and perhaps also of the same Dutch surname.

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


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Where is the Craker family from?

You can see how Craker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Craker families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Craker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Craker families in 1911.
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What did your Craker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craker. 29% of Craker men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Craker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craker were Gardener and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Brewers Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer Retired
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Craker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craker 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Craker. 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 835 military records available for the last name Craker. For the veterans among your Craker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Craker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Craker in 1945 was 44, and 96 in 2004.

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