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Cribb Family History

Cribb Surname Meaning

English (southern): from Old English crib(b) ‘manger’ (later) ‘ox stall’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a cowherd.

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


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Where is the Cribb family from?

You can see how Cribb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cribb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cribb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Cribb families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cribb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cribb families in 1891.
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What did your Cribb 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 Cribb. 25% of Cribb men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Cribb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cribb were Undertakers Assistant and Office Cleaner.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    18%
  • Stonemasonry
    8%
  • Undertakers Assistant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Cribb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cribb 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cribb. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cribb. For the veterans among your Cribb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cribb lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cribb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Cribb in 1945 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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