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Cradic Family History

Cradic Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Craddock. This surname is concentrated in TN.

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


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Where is the Cradic family from?

You can see how Cradic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cradic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cradic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Cradic families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cradic's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Cradic families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cradic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cradic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cradic. 45% of Cradic men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cradic women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Auto Mechanic
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cradic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Cradic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cradic 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cradic. 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 156 military records available for the last name Cradic. For the veterans among your Cradic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cradic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cradic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cradic in 1964 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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