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Craddle Family History

Craddle 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: Criddle, Radde, Radle, Ruddle, Crangle, Riddle, Bradle, Cadle, Credle

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Where is the Craddle family from?

You can see how Craddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Craddle families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Craddle family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Craddle's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Craddle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craddle 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 Craddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Craddle. 100% of Craddle men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Craddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craddle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Craddle. 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 27 military records available for the last name Craddle. For the veterans among your Craddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Craddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Craddle in 1968 was 79, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craddle 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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