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Crytser Family History

Crytser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kreitzer.

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


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Where is the Crytser family from?

You can see how Crytser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crytser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crytser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Crytser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Crytser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Crytser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crytser 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 Crytser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crytser. 100% of Crytser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Crytser women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Crytser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Crytser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crytser 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Crytser. 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 132 military records available for the last name Crytser. For the veterans among your Crytser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crytser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Crytser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crytser in 1965 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crytser 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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