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Crisman Family History

Crisman Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Christman. Compare Crismon and Crissman.

Americanized form of Dutch Krisman or any of its German cognates especially the most common one Christmann.

Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Križman (see Krizman).

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


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Where is the Crisman family from?

You can see how Crisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Crisman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crisman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Crisman families in 1891.
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What did your Crisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crisman. 26% of Crisman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Crisman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crisman were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Crisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crisman 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Crisman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Crisman. For the veterans among your Crisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crisman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Crisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Crisman in 1951 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crisman 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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