This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Crater family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Crater Family History

Crater Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Grether.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Crater family from?

You can see how Crater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Crater families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Crater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crater. 20% of Crater men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Crater women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crater were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

View Census Data for Crater | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Crater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Crater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crater census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Crater

Passenger Lists

There are 436 immigration records available for the last name Crater. 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.

View all Crater immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Crater. For the veterans among your Crater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Crater military records

You've only scratched the surface of Crater family history

Discover More

What is the average Crater lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Crater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Crater in 1946 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crater 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Crater family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial