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Crigier Family History

Crigier 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: Crigler, Crigger, Criger, Crisler, Origer, Kriger, Crozier, Rinier

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Where is the Crigier family from?

You can see how Crigier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crigier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crigier families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1861 there was 1 Crigier family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crigier's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Crigier families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crigier 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 79 census records available for the last name Crigier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crigier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Crigier. 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 21 military records available for the last name Crigier. For the veterans among your Crigier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crigier lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Crigier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Crigier in 1989 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crigier 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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