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Crissey Family History

Crissey Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German Krüsi a variant of Kruse or Kriesi a variant of Kries .

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


Similar surnames: Brissey, Cressey, Creasey, Chisley, Briskey, Chidsey, Chrisley

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Where is the Crissey family from?

You can see how Crissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crissey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Crissey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Crissey families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Crissey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Crissey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crissey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crissey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crissey. 18% of Crissey men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Crissey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crissey were Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crissey 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Crissey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crissey. For the veterans among your Crissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crissey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Crissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Crissey in 1956 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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