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Criess Family History

Criess 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: Riess, Criss, Cress, Griess, Priess, Friess, Cross, Fries, Priest

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Where is the Criess family from?

You can see how Criess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Criess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Criess family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Criess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Criess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Criess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criess 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Criess. 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 23 military records available for the last name Criess. For the veterans among your Criess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Criess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Criess in 1963 was 64, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criess 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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