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Crates Family History

Crates Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Crate with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Crates family from?

You can see how Crates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Crates families living in New Brunswick. This was about 41% of all the recorded Crates's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Crates families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Crates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crates. 35% of Crates men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Crates women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crates were Mechanic and Manager.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crates 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Crates. 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 629 military records available for the last name Crates. For the veterans among your Crates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crates lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Crates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Crates in 1948 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crates 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.

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