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Cragwell Family History

Cragwell 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: Cranwell, Bagwell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Creswell, Crotwell, Chadwell

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Where is the Cragwell family from?

You can see how Cragwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cragwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cragwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cragwell family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Cragwell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cragwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cragwell 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 Cragwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cragwell. 100% of Cragwell men worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Cragwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Cragwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cragwell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Cragwell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cragwell. For the veterans among your Cragwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cragwell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Cragwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cragwell in 1981 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cragwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cragwell 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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