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Craddock Family History

Craddock Surname Meaning

Welsh and English: from the Welsh personal name Caradawc Cradawc Caradoc Caradog meaning ‘amiable’ familiar in its Latin form Caractacus (but correctly Caratacus for British Celtic Caratācos from the stem carat- ‘dear love’).

A British prince who was taken as prisoner to Rome in about 51 AD for his leadership of a revolt against the Roman occupation.

Americanized form of German Gredig. Compare Graddick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Craddock family from?

You can see how Craddock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craddock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 820 Craddock families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Craddock's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Craddock families in 1891.
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What did your Craddock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Craddock. 9% of Craddock men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Craddock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craddock were Retired and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Craddock. For the veterans among your Craddock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddock lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Craddock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Craddock in 1942 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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