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Criscoe Family History

Criscoe Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Briscoe, Chriscoe, Crisco, Prisco, Crispo, Roscoe, Crusoe, Biscoe

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Where is the Criscoe family from?

You can see how Criscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criscoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Criscoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Criscoe families living in Alabama. This was about 55% of all the recorded Criscoe's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Criscoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criscoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Criscoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Criscoe. 57% of Criscoe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Criscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criscoe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Criscoe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Criscoe. For the veterans among your Criscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criscoe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Criscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Criscoe in 1957 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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