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Crayger Family History

Crayger 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: Craiger, Crager, Prager, Pranger, Ranger, Brager, Rager, Granger

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Where is the Crayger family from?

You can see how Crayger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crayger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Crayger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Crayger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Crayger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crayger 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 26 census records available for the last name Crayger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crayger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Crayger. 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 Crayger. For the veterans among your Crayger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crayger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Crayger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Crayger in 1970 was 79, and 75 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crayger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crayger 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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