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Crigley Family History

Crigley 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: Wrigley, Crigler, Rigley, Crilley, Ridley, Chipley, Cilley, Riley

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Where is the Crigley family from?

You can see how Crigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crigley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Crigley families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Crigley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Crigley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Crigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crigley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Crigley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Crigley. For the veterans among your Crigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crigley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Crigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Crigley in 1967 was 84, and 16 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crigley 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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