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Cragu Family History

Cragu 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: Cragun, Cragg, Crago, Crabb, Grau, Crank, Rau, Cage, Crane, Krag

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Where is the Cragu family from?

You can see how Cragu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cragu family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Cragu family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cragu's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cragu families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cragu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Cragu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cragu 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cragu. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cragu. For the veterans among your Cragu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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