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Crispens Family History

Crispens 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: Crispen, Crispin, Crispell, Crispino, Crippen, Crisp, Gresens, Cripe

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Where is the Crispens family from?

You can see how Crispens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crispens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crispens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Crispens families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Crispens's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Crispens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crispens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crispens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crispens. 50% of Crispens men worked as a Manager and 34% of Crispens women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crispens were Barber 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Crispens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crispens 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Crispens. 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 80 military records available for the last name Crispens. For the veterans among your Crispens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crispens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Crispens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crispens in 1964 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

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