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Crummey Family History

Crummey Surname Meaning

Irish (Armagh) and Scottish: variant of Cromie. English (Durham and Lancashire): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Crummey family from?

You can see how Crummey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crummey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crummey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Crummey families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Crummey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Crummey families in 1891.
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What did your Crummey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crummey. 100% of Crummey men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Crummey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crummey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crummey 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Crummey. 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 497 military records available for the last name Crummey. For the veterans among your Crummey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crummey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Crummey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Crummey in 1955 was 40, and 62 in 2004.

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