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Craighead Family History

Craighead Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Craighead in Aberdeenshire or possibly some other minor place so named for example in Kincardineshire or Kinross.

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


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Where is the Craighead family from?

You can see how Craighead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craighead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craighead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Craighead families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Craighead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Craighead families in 1891.
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What did your Craighead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Craighead. 74% of Craighead 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
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    27%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Craighead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craighead 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Craighead. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Craighead. For the veterans among your Craighead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craighead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Craighead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Craighead in 1952 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craighead 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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