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Crinkshank Family History

Crinkshank 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, Crissman

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Where is the Crinkshank family from?

You can see how Crinkshank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crinkshank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crinkshank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Crinkshank family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crinkshank's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crinkshank families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Crinkshank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crinkshank 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Crinkshank. 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 58 military records available for the last name Crinkshank. For the veterans among your Crinkshank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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