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Criskin Family History

Criskin 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: Crispin, Riskin, Briskin, Ruskin, Brislin, Raskin, Diskin, Rifkin

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Where is the Criskin family from?

You can see how Criskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criskin family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Criskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Criskin families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Criskin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Criskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criskin 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 Criskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Criskin. 100% of Criskin 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 60 census records available for the last name Criskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criskin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Criskin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Criskin. For the veterans among your Criskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criskin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criskin 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 Criskin

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