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Criker Family History

Criker 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: Criner, Criger, Crider, Cariker, Craker, Croker, Riker, Bricker

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Where is the Criker family from?

You can see how Criker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Criker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Criker family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Criker's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Criker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criker 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 49 census records available for the last name Criker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Criker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Criker. For the veterans among your Criker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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