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Craigham Family History

Craigham 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: Brigham, Craighead, Trainham, Langham, Crookham, Clapham, Craigen

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Where is the Craigham family from?

You can see how Craigham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Craigham family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Craigham's in USA. California had the highest population of Craigham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craigham 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 19 census records available for the last name Craigham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Craigham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Craigham. For the veterans among your Craigham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craigham 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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