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Cribbett Family History

Cribbett Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Gribble.

With the bearers cited below compare Joseph Gribble 1761 in IGI (Widecombe in the Moor Devon).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cribbett family from?

You can see how Cribbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribbett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cribbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Cribbett families living in Devon. This was about 68% of all the recorded Cribbett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cribbett families in 1891.
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What did your Cribbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cribbett. 100% of Cribbett men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cribbett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Cribbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribbett 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cribbett. 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 43 military records available for the last name Cribbett. For the veterans among your Cribbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribbett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cribbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cribbett in 1959 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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