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Criest Family History

Criest 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: Priest, Crist, Triest, Griest, Crest, Fries, Ries, Ernest, Crisp

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Where is the Criest family from?

You can see how Criest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Criest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Criest families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Criest's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Criest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criest 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 Criest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Criest. 100% of Criest men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Criest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Criest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criest 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Criest. 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 17 military records available for the last name Criest. For the veterans among your Criest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criest lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Criest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Criest in 1971 was 82, and 72 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criest 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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