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Cripp Family History

Cripp Surname Meaning

from Middle English crippe ‘pouch’ probably used to denote a pouch maker. Compare Scripps.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cripp family from?

You can see how Cripp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cripp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cripp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cripp families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cripp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cripp families in 1891.
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What did your Cripp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cripp. 100% of Cripp 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Cripp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cripp 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Cripp. 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 230 military records available for the last name Cripp. For the veterans among your Cripp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cripp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cripp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cripp in 1966 was 78, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cripp 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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