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Claigg Family History

Claigg 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: Clagg, Clegg, Claire, Flagg, Clair, Flaig, Craig, Craigo, Cragg

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Where is the Claigg family from?

You can see how Claigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claigg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Claigg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Claigg families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Claigg's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Claigg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claigg 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 39 census records available for the last name Claigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claigg 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 Claigg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Claigg. For the veterans among your Claigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claigg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Claigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Claigg in 1968 was 77, and 71 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claigg 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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