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Crumbaker Family History

Crumbaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Grumbacher; see Crumpacker.

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


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Where is the Crumbaker family from?

You can see how Crumbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crumbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crumbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Crumbaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crumbaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Crumbaker families in 1840.
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What did your Crumbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crumbaker. 32% of Crumbaker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Crumbaker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crumbaker were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Crumbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crumbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crumbaker 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Crumbaker. 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 294 military records available for the last name Crumbaker. For the veterans among your Crumbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crumbaker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Crumbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Crumbaker in 1953 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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