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Crisel Family History

Crisel Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kreisel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crisel family from?

You can see how Crisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crisel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Crisel family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crisel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crisel families in 1891.
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What did your Crisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crisel. 50% of Crisel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Crisel women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Crisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crisel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Crisel. 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 201 military records available for the last name Crisel. For the veterans among your Crisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crisel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Crisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crisel in 1947 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crisel 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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