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Criel Family History

Criel 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: Briel, Friel, Ariel, Crill, Riel, Creel, Curiel, Kriel, Kiel, Brill

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Where is the Criel family from?

You can see how Criel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Criel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Criel families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Criel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Criel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criel 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 Criel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Criel. 36% of Criel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Criel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Criel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Criel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criel 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Criel. 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 84 military records available for the last name Criel. For the veterans among your Criel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Criel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Criel in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criel 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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