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Craigie Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from any of the places called Craigie in Ayrshire Perthshire West Lothian and Angus or a topographic name from the locative case of Gaelic creagach ‘rocky place’. Compare Craigo .

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


Similar surnames: Craigo, Craig, Craigen, Craigmile, Crombie, Artigue, Prairie, Dargie

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Where is the Craigie family from?

You can see how Craigie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craigie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craigie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 57 Craigie families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Craigie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Craigie families in 1911.
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What did your Craigie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Craigie. 63% of Craigie men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Craigie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craigie were Carpenter and Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Fisherman
    9%
  • Student
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Income
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Craigie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craigie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Craigie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Craigie. For the veterans among your Craigie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craigie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Craigie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Craigie in 1956 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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