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Craddie Family History

Craddie 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: Radde, Craigie, Cradic, Addie, Criddle, Craddick, Gaddie, Cade

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Where is the Craddie family from?

You can see how Craddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craddie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Craddie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craddie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Craddie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craddie 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 41 census records available for the last name Craddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craddie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Craddie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Craddie. For the veterans among your Craddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddie lifespan?

Average Craddie life expectancy in 1970 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craddie 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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