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Craigens Family History

Craigens 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, Craiger, Cravens, Craige, Raines, Craven, Crans, Caines

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Where is the Craigens family from?

You can see how Craigens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigens family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Craigens families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Craigens families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Craigens's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Craigens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craigens 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 44 census records available for the last name Craigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigens 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Craigens. 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 Craigens. For the veterans among your Craigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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