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Crigar Family History

Crigar 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: Criger, Cregar, Ribar, Crigler, Cisar, Origer, Kriger, Creger, Cregan

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Where is the Crigar family from?

You can see how Crigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crigar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Crigar families living in New Jersey. This was about 72% of all the recorded Crigar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Crigar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crigar 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 116 census records available for the last name Crigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crigar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Crigar. 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 19 military records available for the last name Crigar. For the veterans among your Crigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crigar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Crigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Crigar in 1972 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crigar 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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