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Crissinger Name Meaning

Altered form of German Griesinger .

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


Similar surnames: Grissinger, Geissinger, Risinger, Dissinger, Ridinger, Curtsinger

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Where is the Crissinger family from?

You can see how Crissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crissinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crissinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Crissinger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crissinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Crissinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crissinger 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 Crissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crissinger. 36% of Crissinger men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Crissinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crissinger were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crissinger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Crissinger. 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 501 military records available for the last name Crissinger. For the veterans among your Crissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crissinger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Crissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Crissinger in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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