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Cringen Family History

Cringen 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: Ringen, Kringen, Ringer, Ringel, Lingen, Fringer, Craigen, Clinger

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Where is the Cringen family from?

You can see how Cringen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cringen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cringen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cringen family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cringen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cringen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cringen 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 34 census records available for the last name Cringen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cringen 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 Cringen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cringen. For the veterans among your Cringen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cringen lifespan?

Average Cringen life expectancy in 1991 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cringen 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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