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Crague Family History

Crague Name 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: Clague, Cragun, Cragle, Cage, Argue, Crane, Krage, Teague, Ragle

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Where is the Crague family from?

You can see how Crague families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crague family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crague families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Crague families living in Maine. This was about 60% of all the recorded Crague's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Crague families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crague surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crague ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crague. 100% of Crague men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Crague. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crague 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Crague. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Crague. For the veterans among your Crague ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crague lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Crague life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Crague in 1966 was 71, and 47 in 2002.

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