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Criz Family History

Criz 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: Cruz, Kriz, Crim, Critz, Chi, Cai, Cain, Prim, Orio, Britz

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Where is the Criz family from?

You can see how Criz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Criz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Criz families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Criz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Criz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criz 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 119 census records available for the last name Criz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Criz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Criz. For the veterans among your Criz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criz lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Criz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Criz in 1984 was 45, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criz 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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