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Craggan Family History

Craggan 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: Dragan, Craigen, Creegan, Croghan, Coggan, Bragan, Cregan, Crahan

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Where is the Craggan family from?

You can see how Craggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craggan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Craggan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Craggan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craggan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Craggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craggan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Craggan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Craggan. For the veterans among your Craggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craggan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Craggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Craggan in 1981 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craggan 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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