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Craghill Family History

Craghill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Craighill.

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


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Where is the Craghill family from?

You can see how Craghill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craghill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Craghill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Craghill families living in Cumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Craghill's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Craghill families in 1891.
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What did your Craghill 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 Craghill. 46% of Craghill men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Craghill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craghill were Market Gardener Own Account and Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Railway Engine Driver
    19%
  • Market Gardener Own Account
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craghill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craghill 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Craghill. 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 118 military records available for the last name Craghill. For the veterans among your Craghill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craghill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Craghill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Craghill in 1966 was 71, and 51 in 2000.

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