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Cribben Family History

Cribben Surname Meaning

variant of Crippin with voicing of intervocalic -p-; see Crispin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cribben family from?

You can see how Cribben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cribben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Cribben families living in Kent. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cribben's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cribben families in 1891.
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What did your Cribben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cribben. 72% of Cribben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cribben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribben 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Cribben. 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 394 military records available for the last name Cribben. For the veterans among your Cribben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribben lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cribben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cribben in 1951 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribben 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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