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Crier Family History

Crier Surname Meaning

see Cryer.

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


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Where is the Crier family from?

You can see how Crier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Crier families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Crier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crier families in 1891.
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What did your Crier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crier. 100% of Crier 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 Crier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crier 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Crier. 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 418 military records available for the last name Crier. For the veterans among your Crier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Crier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Crier in 1959 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crier 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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