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Craic Family History

Craic 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: Craig, Craik, Cradic, Crain, Craib, Crail, Cai, Cain, Crabb, Drain

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Where is the Craic family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craic 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 Craic ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craic. 100% of Craic 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%

What Craic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Craic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craic 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Craic. 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 159 military records available for the last name Craic. For the veterans among your Craic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craic lifespan?

Average Craic life expectancy in 1979 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craic 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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