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Cribbe Family History

Cribbe Surname 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: Cribb, Crabbe, Cribbs, Kibbe, Crabb, Krabbe, Cripe, Riebe, Crite

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Where is the Cribbe family from?

You can see how Cribbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribbe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cribbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cribbe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cribbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cribbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cribbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Cribbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribbe 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 Cribbe. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cribbe. For the veterans among your Cribbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribbe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Cribbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cribbe in 1966 was 74, and 42 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribbe 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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