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Craggs Family History

Craggs Surname Meaning

English (North eastern England): variant of Cragg either a plural form or more often with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Craggs family from?

You can see how Craggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 797 Craggs families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Craggs's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Craggs families in 1891.
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What did your Craggs 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 Craggs. 9% of Craggs men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Craggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craggs were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Motor Driver
    4%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Craggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craggs 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Craggs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Craggs. For the veterans among your Craggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craggs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Craggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Craggs in 1953 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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