Crab Family Tree research resources
Dig into the past of the Crab Genealogy using the resources below. We hope you find these sites useful whilst you are researching your Genealogy !
Good news! There is already a One Name Study on the Crab surname.
Crab records on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out your Crab family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
| Country Collection | |
|---|---|
 |
Ancestry.com Global records search results for the Crab family. |
 |
Ancestry.com US records search results for the Crab family. |
 |
Ancestry.co.uk UK records search results for the Crab family. |
 |
Ancestry.ca Canadian records search results for the Crab family. |
 |
Ancestry.com.au Australian records search results for the Crab family. |
A Moment of your Time Please...
In order to try and help fund this website, I've tried producing some music. Click the banner below to listen to my latest album on your favourite streaming service. If you like it, please consider adding your favourite songs to a playlist!
Historical References
"CRAB, CRABB. Of Flemish origin. The first of the name of prominence was Paul Crab, in Aberdeen, 1310. His seal bears a chevron between two fleur-de-lis in chief and a crab in base (Macdonald, 506). John Crab, Flemish engineer, came into notice at the siege of Berwick in 1319, when the stones discharged from his crane shattered the roof of the English 'sow.' In answer to a complaint by Edward n of England in that year Robert, count of Flanders, says that if he catches John Crabbe he will punish him on the wheel as he has been banished for murder (Bain, , 673). Three records of payments to Crab are in ER. (i, p. 64, 81, 398). He received from Robert i the lands of Prescoby, Granden, Auchmolen, and Auchterrony in Aberdeenshire for his services (RMS., i, App. n, 409). He also took part in the siege of Perth, 1332 (ER., i, p. 450). John Crab, perhaps a son, was burgess and custumar of Aberdeen (ER., i, p. 587, 595), and in 1357 was one of those appointed to treat for the ransom of David n (APS., i, p. 517). John Crab witnessed sale of two crofts in Aberdeen to Ade Pyngil, 1362 (REA., i, p. 105, 106). In 1384 John Crab, burgess of Aberdeen, granted a charter in favor of his son, Paul Crab (ibid., n, p. 286), and in 1398 appears as proluctor for William Cuk in same burgh (CRA., p. 371). Craibstone, Newhills, Aberdeenshire ( in 1401 Crabistone) derives its name from the engineer. John Crabbe, constable of Berwick, 1331 (Raine, 433), was charter witness at Lamberton, Berwickshire, 1332 (BNCH., xvi, p. 327 ). Perhaps a different person from Crab of Aberdeen. Crayb 1528. "(The surnames of Scotland. George Fraser Black, 1866-1948)
DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Crab ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
Have you reached a brick wall in your Crab Tree?
Visit our Crab DNA page to find out more.
Birth, Death and Marriage Records for the Crab Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Crab Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Crab family tree.
Investigate Crab Parish Records at Find My Past.
Check out the UK registered births, marriages and deaths for the Crab family name using the FreeBMD database.
Look at Genealogy Bank for Crab family records.
Investigate MyHeritage for Crab family data.
Check out the LDS Database for records of the Crab family.
Research the Crab surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Crab Military records.
Crab Family History Databases
Look at WikiTree for user contributed Crab family records. Collaboration is encouraged so that accuracy of Crab data can be verified or corrected by other users.
Search MyTrees for information on the Crab family and people looking to contact living Crab relations.
Search GENi for Crab family records.
Find your Irish Crab relatives on findmypast.ie
Crab Forums
Research the Crab surname using Genealogy.com forums .
Miscellaneous Crab Databases
Search the Ellis Island Database for information on the Crab family. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Use the Surname Map project to look at the current distribution of the Crab surname in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Romania.
Ask a Question
Looking for information on a Crab in your family tree? Why not post a question here -