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Crumlish Family History

Crumlish Name Meaning

Irish (Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cromruisc ‘descendant of Cromrosc’ from a byname meaning ‘squint-eyed’.

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


Similar surnames: Crumley, Cumming, Crellin, Candlish, Grealish, Cruthis, Crummie

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Where is the Crumlish family from?

You can see how Crumlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crumlish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crumlish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Crumlish family living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Crumlish's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 3 other counties had the highest population of Crumlish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crumlish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crumlish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crumlish. 100% of Crumlish men worked as a General Labourer. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crumlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crumlish 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Crumlish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 336 military records available for the last name Crumlish. For the veterans among your Crumlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crumlish lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Crumlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Crumlish in 1951 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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