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Criag Family History

Criag 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: Ring, Dring, Kring, Crisp, Krag, Drag, Frias, Cripe, Crist, Trias

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Where is the Criag family from?

You can see how Criag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criag family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criag families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Criag families living in Ayrshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Criag's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Criag families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criag 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 Criag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Criag. 100% of Criag 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 Criag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Criag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criag 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Criag. 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 139 military records available for the last name Criag. For the veterans among your Criag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Criag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Criag in 1968 was 78, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criag 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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