This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Crafferty family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Crafferty Family History

Crafferty 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: Rafferty, Cafferty, Mccafferty, Lafferty, Mclafferty, Caffery

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Crafferty family from?

You can see how Crafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crafferty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Crafferty families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Crafferty's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Crafferty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crafferty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Crafferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crafferty. 100% of Crafferty men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

View Census Data for Crafferty | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

What Crafferty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Crafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crafferty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Crafferty

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Crafferty. 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.

View all Crafferty immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Crafferty. For the veterans among your Crafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Crafferty military records

You've only scratched the surface of Crafferty family history

Discover More

What is the average Crafferty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Crafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crafferty in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crafferty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crafferty 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Crafferty family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial