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Crisell Family History

Crisell Surname Meaning

contracted form of Cresswell.

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


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Where is the Crisell family from?

You can see how Crisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crisell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crisell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Crisell families living in Suffolk. This was about 70% of all the recorded Crisell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Crisell families in 1891.
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What did your Crisell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (private) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crisell. 50% of Crisell men worked as a Gardener (private) and 90% of Crisell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crisell were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Gardener (private)
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

What Crisell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crisell 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Crisell. 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 131 military records available for the last name Crisell. For the veterans among your Crisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crisell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Crisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crisell in 1967 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crisell 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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