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Crigher Family History

Crigher 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: Crigler, Crigger, Criger, Risher, Richer, Crisler, Keigher, Origer

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Where is the Crigher family from?

You can see how Crigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crigher family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Crigher family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crigher's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Crigher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crigher 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 31 census records available for the last name Crigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crigher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Crigher. 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 1 military records available for the last name Crigher. For the veterans among your Crigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crigher lifespan?

Average Crigher life expectancy in 1976 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crigher 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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