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Crinkley Family History

Crinkley 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: Brinkley, Winkley, Grindley, Brindley, Binkley, Brickley, Ringley

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Where is the Crinkley family from?

You can see how Crinkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crinkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crinkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Crinkley families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Crinkley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Crinkley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crinkley 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 Crinkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crinkley. 100% of Crinkley men worked as an Incapacitated and 60% of Crinkley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Crinkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Crinkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crinkley 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Crinkley. 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 70 military records available for the last name Crinkley. For the veterans among your Crinkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crinkley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Crinkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crinkley in 1963 was 65, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crinkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crinkley 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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