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Craiger Family History

Craiger Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Krieger .

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


Similar surnames: Criger, Crager, Kriger, Crapser, Carriger, Crigger, Creger, Cregger

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Where is the Craiger family from?

You can see how Craiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Craiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Craiger families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Craiger's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Craiger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Craiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craiger. 24% of Craiger men worked as a Miner and 67% of Craiger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craiger were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Craiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craiger 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Craiger. 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 334 military records available for the last name Craiger. For the veterans among your Craiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craiger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Craiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Craiger in 1956 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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