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Criffield Family History

Criffield 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: Crihfield, Cranfield, Coffield, Raffield, Winfield, Sheffield

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Where is the Criffield family from?

You can see how Criffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criffield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Criffield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Criffield families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Criffield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Criffield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criffield 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 Criffield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Criffield. 54% of Criffield men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Welder
    16%

What Criffield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Criffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criffield 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Criffield. 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 66 military records available for the last name Criffield. For the veterans among your Criffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criffield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Criffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Criffield in 1965 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criffield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criffield 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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