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Craigg Family History

Craigg 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: Craig, Craigo, Cragg, Craige, Craigen, Gragg, Rigg, Scragg, Bragg

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Where is the Craigg family from?

You can see how Craigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craigg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Craigg families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Craigg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Craigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craigg 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 Craigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craigg. 32% of Craigg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Craigg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craigg were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Wood Cutter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Craigg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigg 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Craigg. 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 554 military records available for the last name Craigg. For the veterans among your Craigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craigg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Craigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Craigg in 1963 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craigg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craigg 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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