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Chrimes Family History

Chrimes Surname Meaning

see Crimes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chrimes family from?

You can see how Chrimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrimes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Chrimes families living in Cheshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chrimes's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Chrimes families in 1891.
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What did your Chrimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chrimes. 43% of Chrimes men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Chrimes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrimes were Joiner and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Chauffeur Gardener
    29%
  • Joiner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Coal Agent Saleswoman
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Chrimes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chrimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrimes 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 Chrimes. 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 189 military records available for the last name Chrimes. For the veterans among your Chrimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrimes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chrimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chrimes in 1966 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrimes 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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