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Craidge Family History

Craidge 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: Craige, Bridge, Ridge, Craigen, Claridge, Fridge, Craig, Craigo

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Where is the Craidge family from?

You can see how Craidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craidge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Craidge families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craidge's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Craidge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craidge 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 39 census records available for the last name Craidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craidge 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 Craidge. 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 28 military records available for the last name Craidge. For the veterans among your Craidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craidge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Craidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Craidge in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craidge 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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