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Craddox Family History

Craddox 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: Craddock, Maddox, Shaddox, Haddox, Brandon, Cardon, Cardo, Braddock

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Where is the Craddox family from?

You can see how Craddox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddox family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Craddox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Craddox family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Craddox's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Craddox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craddox surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Craddox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Craddox. 50% of Craddox men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Craddox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Craddox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craddox 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Craddox. 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 18 military records available for the last name Craddox. For the veterans among your Craddox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddox lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Craddox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Craddox in 1973 was 81, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craddox

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craddox 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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