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Craddick Family History

Craddick Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire) and Welsh: variant of Craddock.

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


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Where is the Craddick family from?

You can see how Craddick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craddick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craddick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Craddick families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Craddick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Craddick families in 1911.
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What did your Craddick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craddick. 31% of Craddick men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Craddick women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craddick were Electrician and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Electrician
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Craddick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Craddick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craddick 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Craddick. 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 558 military records available for the last name Craddick. For the veterans among your Craddick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craddick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Craddick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Craddick in 1958 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craddick 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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