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Craghead Family History

Craghead Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Craighead.

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


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Where is the Craghead family from?

You can see how Craghead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craghead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craghead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Craghead families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Craghead's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Craghead families in 1911.
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What did your Craghead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craghead. 32% of Craghead men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Craghead women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craghead 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Beauty Operator
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Craghead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craghead 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Craghead. 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 635 military records available for the last name Craghead. For the veterans among your Craghead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craghead lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Craghead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Craghead in 1956 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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