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Criner Family History

Criner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kriner Kreiner or Greiner.

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


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Where is the Criner family from?

You can see how Criner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Criner families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Criner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Criner families in 1891.
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What did your Criner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Criner. 100% of Criner 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Criner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criner 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Criner. 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 Criner. For the veterans among your Criner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Criner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Criner in 1947 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criner 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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