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Chraig Family History

Chraig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Craig, Chang, Haig, Chain, Chai, Chris, Carrig, Craik, Craigo, Chait

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Where is the Chraig family from?

You can see how Chraig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chraig family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Chraig families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chraig's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chraig families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chraig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Chraig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chraig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chraig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Chraig. For the veterans among your Chraig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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