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Crilley Family History

Crilley Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry): variant of Crilly.

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


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Where is the Crilley family from?

You can see how Crilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Crilley families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Crilley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crilley families in 1891.
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What did your Crilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crilley. 72% of Crilley men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Crilley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crilley were Retired and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Shorthand Typist
    11%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Crilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crilley 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Crilley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crilley. For the veterans among your Crilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crilley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Crilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Crilley in 1951 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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