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Craiggs Family History

Craiggs 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: Craggs, Craigen, Craig, Craigo, Riggs, Craigie, Cragg, Craiger

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Where is the Craiggs family from?

You can see how Craiggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craiggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Craiggs families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Craiggs families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Craiggs's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Craiggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craiggs 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 Craiggs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Craiggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craiggs 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Craiggs. 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 20 military records available for the last name Craiggs. For the veterans among your Craiggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craiggs lifespan?

Average Craiggs life expectancy in 1988 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craiggs 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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