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Crimes Family History

Crimes Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Grimes with devoicing of the initial consonant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crimes family from?

You can see how Crimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crimes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Crimes families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crimes's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Crimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crimes 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 Crimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crimes. 34% of Crimes men worked as a Railway Clerk and 84% of Crimes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crimes were General Labourer and House Wife.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crimes 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Crimes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Crimes. For the veterans among your Crimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crimes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Crimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crimes in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crimes 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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