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Cribbins Family History

Cribbins 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: Gribbins, Crimmins, Ribbens, Cobbins, Bibbins, Cribbs, Gribbin

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Where is the Cribbins family from?

You can see how Cribbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribbins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cribbins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cribbins families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cribbins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cribbins families in 1891.
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What did your Cribbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cribbins. 44% of Cribbins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cribbins women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Construction Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cribbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribbins 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Cribbins. 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 464 military records available for the last name Cribbins. For the veterans among your Cribbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribbins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cribbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cribbins in 1961 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribbins 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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