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Craigo Family History

Craigo Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Craigo in Angus named from Gaelic creagach ‘rocky place’ from creag ‘steep rock’.

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


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Where is the Craigo family from?

You can see how Craigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Craigo families living in Northumberland. This was about 85% of all the recorded Craigo's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Craigo families in 1891.
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What did your Craigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craigo. 25% of Craigo men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Craigo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craigo were Loader 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Loader
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigo 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Craigo. 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 578 military records available for the last name Craigo. For the veterans among your Craigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craigo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Craigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Craigo in 1962 was 68, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craigo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craigo 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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