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Cribbet Family History

Cribbet 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: Gribben, Cribb, Riblet, Tribbey, Crabbe, Cribbs, Tribbett, Kibbe

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Where is the Cribbet family from?

You can see how Cribbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cribbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cribbet families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cribbet's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cribbet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cribbet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cribbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cribbet. 50% of Cribbet men worked as a Driller.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Driller
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Cribbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Cribbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribbet 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cribbet. 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 59 military records available for the last name Cribbet. For the veterans among your Cribbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribbet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cribbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cribbet in 1967 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribbet 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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