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Cragher Family History

Cragher 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: Crager, Prager, Brager, Rager, Frager, Rather, Trager, Brasher

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Where is the Cragher family from?

You can see how Cragher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cragher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cragher families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Cragher families living in Texas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cragher's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cragher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cragher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Cragher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cragher 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cragher. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cragher. For the veterans among your Cragher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cragher lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Cragher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cragher in 1991 was 75, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cragher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cragher 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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