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Crims Family History

Crims 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: Crim, Crimi, Crimm, Criss, Cross, Fries, Grime, Prime, Prim, Ries

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Where is the Crims family from?

You can see how Crims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crims family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Crims family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Crims's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Crims families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crims 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 Crims ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crims. 50% of Crims men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Crims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crims 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Crims. 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 46 military records available for the last name Crims. For the veterans among your Crims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crims lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Crims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Crims in 1953 was 28, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crims 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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