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Craggett Family History

Craggett 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: Claggett, Clagett, Baggett, Waggett, Haggett, Daggett, Liggett

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Where is the Craggett family from?

You can see how Craggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craggett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Craggett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Craggett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Craggett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Craggett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craggett 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 Craggett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Rig Builder
    100%

What Craggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Craggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craggett 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 Craggett. 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 48 military records available for the last name Craggett. For the veterans among your Craggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craggett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Craggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Craggett in 1943 was 58, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craggett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craggett 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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