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Craughwell Family History

Craughwell 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: Caughell, Cranwell, Cashwell, Cauldwell, Bagwell, Caldwell, Bracewell

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Where is the Craughwell family from?

You can see how Craughwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craughwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Craughwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Craughwell families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craughwell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Craughwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craughwell 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 Craughwell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Craughwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Craughwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craughwell 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Craughwell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Craughwell. For the veterans among your Craughwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craughwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Craughwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Craughwell in 1965 was 89, and 90 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craughwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craughwell 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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