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Criggins Family History

Criggins 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: Riggins, Biggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Siggins, Liggins, Kiggins

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Where is the Criggins family from?

You can see how Criggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criggins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Criggins families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Criggins families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Criggins's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Criggins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criggins 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 16 census records available for the last name Criggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criggins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Criggins. 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 Criggins. For the veterans among your Criggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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