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Crimson Family History

Crimson 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: Ramson, Bramson, Remson, Chilson, Ritson, Caison, Brinson, Creason

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Where is the Crimson family from?

You can see how Crimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crimson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crimson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Crimson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Crimson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Crimson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crimson 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 Crimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crimson. 100% of Crimson men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crimson 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Crimson. 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 466 military records available for the last name Crimson. For the veterans among your Crimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crimson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Crimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crimson in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crimson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crimson 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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