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Criger Family History

Criger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and German Krieger or Krueger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Criger family from?

You can see how Criger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Criger families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Criger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Criger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criger 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 Criger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Criger. 23% of Criger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Criger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Criger were Farm and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Criger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criger 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Criger. 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 788 military records available for the last name Criger. For the veterans among your Criger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Criger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Criger in 1942 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criger 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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