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Crumbaugh Family History

Crumbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grumbach.

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


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Where is the Crumbaugh family from?

You can see how Crumbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crumbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crumbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Crumbaugh families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crumbaugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Crumbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crumbaugh 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 Crumbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crumbaugh. 34% of Crumbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Crumbaugh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crumbaugh were Teacher and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Crumbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crumbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crumbaugh 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Crumbaugh. 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 579 military records available for the last name Crumbaugh. For the veterans among your Crumbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crumbaugh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Crumbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crumbaugh in 1955 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

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