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Craiger Family History

Craiger Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Krieger.

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


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Where is the Craiger family from?

You can see how Craiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Craiger families living in Northumberland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Craiger's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Craiger families in 1891.
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What did your Craiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craiger. 100% of Craiger 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craiger 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Craiger. 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 334 military records available for the last name Craiger. For the veterans among your Craiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craiger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Craiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Craiger in 1956 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craiger 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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