This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Craie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Craie Family History

Craie 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: Crane, Craig, Craik, Crate, Crase, Crain, Craib, Crail, Craige

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Craie family from?

You can see how Craie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Craie family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craie's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Craie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Craie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Craie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Craie

Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Craie. 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.

View all Craie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Craie. For the veterans among your Craie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Craie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Craie family history

Discover More

What is the average Craie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Craie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial