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Craggy Family History

Craggy 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: Cragg, Craggs, Cray, Gragg, Scragg, Bragg, Craig, Daggy, Craigo

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Where is the Craggy family from?

You can see how Craggy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craggy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Craggy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Craggy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Craggy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Craggy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craggy 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 Craggy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craggy. 50% of Craggy men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy and 100% of Craggy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Craggy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Craggy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craggy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Craggy. 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 134 military records available for the last name Craggy. For the veterans among your Craggy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craggy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Craggy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Craggy in 1964 was 53, and 27 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craggy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craggy 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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