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Craigs Family History

Craigs Surname Meaning

variant of Craig with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Craigs family from?

You can see how Craigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craigs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Craigs families living in Northumberland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Craigs's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Craigs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craigs 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 Craigs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craigs. 28% of Craigs men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Craigs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craigs were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • Miner Datal Worker
    19%
  • Horseman On Farm
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Dairy Farmer Own Accoun
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Craigs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigs 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Craigs. 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 856 military records available for the last name Craigs. For the veterans among your Craigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craigs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Craigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Craigs in 1970 was 84, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craigs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craigs 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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