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Craigans Family History

Craigans 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: Craigen, Ragans, Radigan, Dragan, Maugans, Ratigan, Creegan, Crans

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Where is the Craigans family from?

You can see how Craigans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigans family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Craigans families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Craigans family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craigans's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Craigans families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craigans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Craigans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigans 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Craigans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Craigans. For the veterans among your Craigans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craigans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Craigans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Craigans in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craigans 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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