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Craiden Family History

Craiden 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: Craigen, Carden, Branden, Craven, Crowden, Braden, Camden, Maiden

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Where is the Craiden family from?

You can see how Craiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craiden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Craiden families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Craiden families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Craiden's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Craiden families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craiden 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 39 census records available for the last name Craiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craiden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Craiden. 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 3 military records available for the last name Craiden. For the veterans among your Craiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craiden lifespan?

Average Craiden life expectancy in 1972 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craiden 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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