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Crimley Family History

Crimley 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: Crumley, Grimley, Brimley, Crilley, Cromley, Ridley, Chipley, Cilley

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Where is the Crimley family from?

You can see how Crimley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crimley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crimley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Crimley families living in Kentucky. This was about 46% of all the recorded Crimley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Crimley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crimley 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 211 census records available for the last name Crimley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crimley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Crimley. 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 45 military records available for the last name Crimley. For the veterans among your Crimley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crimley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Crimley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Crimley in 1969 was 55, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crimley 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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