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Crizer Family History

Crizer Surname Meaning

Variant of Critzer a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Crizer family from?

You can see how Crizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Crizer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Crizer families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Crizer's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Crizer families in 1891.
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What did your Crizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crizer. 20% of Crizer men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Crizer women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Watchman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Crizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Crizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crizer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Crizer. 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 105 military records available for the last name Crizer. For the veterans among your Crizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crizer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crizer in 1962 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crizer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crizer 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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