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Craiggie Family History

Craiggie 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: Craigie, Craigmile, Craige, Prigge, Craigen, Craig, Prairie, Crangle

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Where is the Craiggie family from?

You can see how Craiggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craiggie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Craiggie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Craiggie families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Craiggie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Craiggie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craiggie 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 42 census records available for the last name Craiggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craiggie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Craiggie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Craiggie. For the veterans among your Craiggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craiggie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craiggie 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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