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Cribby Family History

Cribby 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, Tribby, Cribbs, Crabb, Crosby, Kibby, Frisby, Risby, Rigby

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Where is the Cribby family from?

You can see how Cribby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cribby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cribby families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cribby's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cribby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cribby 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 Cribby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cribby. 56% of Cribby men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cribby women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cribby were Machinist and Florist.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Florist
    34%

What Cribby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Cribby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribby 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Cribby. 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 73 military records available for the last name Cribby. For the veterans among your Cribby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cribby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cribby in 1959 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cribby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribby 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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