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Cragen Family History

Cragen Surname Meaning

from Ó Croidheagáin see Creegan. see Craigen.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cragen family from?

You can see how Cragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cragen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cragen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cragen families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cragen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cragen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cragen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cragen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cragen. 100% of Cragen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cragen 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Cragen. 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 254 military records available for the last name Cragen. For the veterans among your Cragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cragen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cragen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cragen in 1965 was 88, and 63 in 2004.

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