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Crinson Family History

Crinson Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Crenston itself probably a locative name from Cranstoun Riddel (Midlothian). See Cranston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crinson family from?

You can see how Crinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Crinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Crinson families living in Durham. This was about 82% of all the recorded Crinson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Crinson families in 1891.
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What did your Crinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipyard Plater Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crinson. 50% of Crinson men worked as a Shipyard Plater Heavy Worker and 79% of Crinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crinson were Shipyard Labourer and Seamstress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipyard Plater Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Shipyard Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crinson 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Crinson. 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 63 military records available for the last name Crinson. For the veterans among your Crinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crinson lifespan?

Average Crinson life expectancy in 1994 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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