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Craige Family History

Craige Surname Meaning

Manx and Scottish: variant of Craig.

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


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Where is the Craige family from?

You can see how Craige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Craige families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Craige's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craige 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 Craige 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 Craige. 100% of Craige men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Craige women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Craige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Craige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craige 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Craige. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Craige. For the veterans among your Craige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craige lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Craige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Craige in 1960 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craige 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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