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Crepps Family History

Crepps Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krebs or of its variant Kreps.

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


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Where is the Crepps family from?

You can see how Crepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crepps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crepps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Crepps families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Crepps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crepps families in 1911.
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What did your Crepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crepps. 42% of Crepps men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Crepps women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crepps were Mechanic and Operator Power Machine.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Operator Power Machine
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crepps 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Crepps. 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 328 military records available for the last name Crepps. For the veterans among your Crepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crepps lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Crepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crepps in 1961 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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