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Craugh Family History

Craugh 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: Traugh, Crough, Haugh, Crouch, Cobaugh, Brough, Rauch, Waugh, Arbaugh

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Where is the Craugh family from?

You can see how Craugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Craugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Craugh families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Craugh's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Craugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craugh 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 Craugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craugh. 43% of Craugh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Craugh women worked as a Houseworker.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Lawyer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Craugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Craugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craugh 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Craugh. 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 101 military records available for the last name Craugh. For the veterans among your Craugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Craugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Craugh in 1966 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craugh 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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