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Cripton Family History

Cripton 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: Chilton, Crofton, Brinton, Clinton, Gritton, Christon, Croxton

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Where is the Cripton family from?

You can see how Cripton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cripton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Cripton families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Cripton family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cripton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cripton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Cripton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cripton 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cripton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cripton. For the veterans among your Cripton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cripton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cripton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cripton

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