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Crissey Family History

Crissey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German Krüsi a variant of Kruse or Kriesi a variant of Kries.

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


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Where is the Crissey family from?

You can see how Crissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crissey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Crissey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Crissey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Crissey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crissey families in 1891.
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What did your Crissey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crissey. 100% of Crissey 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Crissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crissey 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Crissey. 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 Crissey. For the veterans among your Crissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crissey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Crissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Crissey in 1956 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crissey 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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