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Criske Family History

Criske 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: Briske, Friske, Riske, Crise, Ciske, Criste, Crisp, Cruse, Rise

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Where is the Criske family from?

You can see how Criske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criske family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Criske families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Criske's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Criske families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Criske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Criske. 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 11 military records available for the last name Criske. For the veterans among your Criske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criske lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Criske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Criske in 1991 was 79, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criske 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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