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Craiak Family History

Craiak 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: Craik, Crank, Raak, Raia, Kraak, Crick, Craig, Hrabak, Craigo, Crahan

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Where is the Craiak family from?

You can see how Craiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craiak family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Craiak families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craiak's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Craiak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craiak 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 6 census records available for the last name Craiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craiak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Craiak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Craiak. For the veterans among your Craiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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