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Craddy Family History

Craddy Surname Meaning

Reduced from Mac Riada see McCready.

Reduced from Mac Bhrádaigh see McGrady.

Often pronounced with short a in Ireland.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Craddy family from?

You can see how Craddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Craddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Craddy families living in Somerset. This was about 61% of all the recorded Craddy's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Craddy families in 1891.
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What did your Craddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craddy. 84% of Craddy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    17%

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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Craddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craddy 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Craddy. 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 80 military records available for the last name Craddy. For the veterans among your Craddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1992, in the United States, Craddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Craddy in 1961 was 40, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craddy 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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