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Criser Family History

Criser 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: Crisler, Riser, Criner, Critser, Crise, Criger, Crider, Cruser

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Where is the Criser family from?

You can see how Criser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Criser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Criser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Criser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Criser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Criser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Criser. 100% of Criser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Criser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criser 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Criser. 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 152 military records available for the last name Criser. For the veterans among your Criser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criser lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Criser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Criser in 1946 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criser 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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