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Crigg Family History

Crigg 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: Rigg, Trigg, Cragg, Grigg, Cregg, Ring, Dring, Kring, Prigge, Crisp

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Where is the Crigg family from?

You can see how Crigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crigg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crigg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Crigg families living in Herefordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crigg's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crigg 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 Crigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crigg. 100% of Crigg 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 475 census records available for the last name Crigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crigg 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Crigg. 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 49 military records available for the last name Crigg. For the veterans among your Crigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crigg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Crigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crigg in 1978 was 41, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crigg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crigg 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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