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Crivens Family History

Crivens 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: Cravens, Scrivens, Rivers, Craven, Rives, Scriven, Chivers, Ivens

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Where is the Crivens family from?

You can see how Crivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crivens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Crivens family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crivens's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Crivens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crivens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Crivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crivens 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Crivens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Crivens. For the veterans among your Crivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crivens lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Crivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crivens in 1979 was 77, and 81 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crivens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crivens 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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