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Craddo Family History

Craddo 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: Cardo, Grado, Rado, Craddock, Radde, Prado, Brando, Rando, Caddy

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Where is the Craddo family from?

You can see how Craddo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Craddo family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Craddo's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Craddo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craddo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Craddo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Craddo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craddo 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 Craddo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Craddo. For the veterans among your Craddo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddo lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Craddo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Craddo in 1989 was 34, and 60 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craddo 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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