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Criswell Family History

Criswell Surname Meaning

English (Bedfordshire): variant of Creswell.

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


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Where is the Criswell family from?

You can see how Criswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Criswell families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Criswell's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Criswell families in 1891.
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What did your Criswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Criswell. 92% of Criswell 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    9%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Criswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criswell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Criswell. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Criswell. For the veterans among your Criswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criswell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Criswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Criswell in 1942 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criswell 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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