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Cribley Family History

Cribley 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: Crilley, Ridley, Chipley, Sibley, Cilley, Riley, Crawley, Crisler

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Where is the Cribley family from?

You can see how Cribley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cribley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cribley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cribley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cribley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cribley 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 Cribley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cribley. 63% of Cribley 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
    63%
  • Domestic Servant
    38%

What Cribley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Cribley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribley 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Cribley. 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 191 military records available for the last name Cribley. For the veterans among your Cribley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cribley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cribley in 1942 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cribley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribley 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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