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Craighead Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Craighead in Aberdeenshire or possibly some other minor place so named for example in Kincardineshire or Kinross.

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


Similar surnames: Craghead, Craigen, Bankhead, Brigham, Muirhead, Creighton, Craigo

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Where is the Craighead family from?

You can see how Craighead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craighead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Craighead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Craighead families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Craighead's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Craighead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craighead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Craighead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craighead. 36% of Craighead men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Craighead women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craighead were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Craighead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craighead 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Craighead. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Craighead. For the veterans among your Craighead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craighead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Craighead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Craighead in 1952 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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