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Cribs Family History

Cribs 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, Criss, Cribbs, Kribs, Cross, Fries, Crabb, Krebs, Ries, Crisp

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Where is the Cribs family from?

You can see how Cribs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cribs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Cribs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cribs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cribs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cribs 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 Cribs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cribs. 60% of Cribs men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Cribs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Cribs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribs 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cribs. 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 370 military records available for the last name Cribs. For the veterans among your Cribs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribs lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Cribs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cribs in 1975 was 48, and 27 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cribs 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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