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Crispe Family History

Crispe Surname Meaning

see Crisp.

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


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Where is the Crispe family from?

You can see how Crispe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crispe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crispe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Crispe families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Crispe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Crispe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crispe 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 Crispe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crispe. 50% of Crispe men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Crispe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crispe were Stationary Hand Store Assista and Domestic Service.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builder (master)
    25%
  • Stationary Hand Store Assista
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Crispe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crispe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crispe 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Crispe. 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 161 military records available for the last name Crispe. For the veterans among your Crispe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crispe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Crispe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crispe in 1963 was 55, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crispe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crispe 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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