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Crinckshank Family History

Crinckshank 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: Cruickshank, Cruikshank, Crookshank, Crookshanks, Crankshaw, Brickman

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Where is the Crinckshank family from?

You can see how Crinckshank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crinckshank family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crinckshank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Crinckshank families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crinckshank's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Crinckshank families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crinckshank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crinckshank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crinckshank. 100% of Crinckshank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Crinckshank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crinckshank 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Crinckshank. 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 8 military records available for the last name Crinckshank. For the veterans among your Crinckshank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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