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Crimer Family History

Crimer 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: Cromer, Rimer, Cramer, Brimer, Climer, Criner, Criger, Primer, Cremer

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Where is the Crimer family from?

You can see how Crimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Crimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Crimer families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Crimer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Crimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Crimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crimer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Crimer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Crimer. For the veterans among your Crimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Crimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crimer in 1966 was 66, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crimer 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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