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Crissman Family History

Crissman Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Christman or German Christmann and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Crissman family from?

You can see how Crissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crissman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crissman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Crissman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Crissman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crissman families in 1891.
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What did your Crissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crissman. 24% of Crissman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Crissman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crissman were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Crissman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Crissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crissman 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Crissman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crissman. For the veterans among your Crissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crissman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Crissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Crissman in 1953 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crissman 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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