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Criez Family History

Criez 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: Friez, Critz, Fries, Ries, Britz, Creek, Crisp, Briel, Erie, Kritz

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Where is the Criez family from?

You can see how Criez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Criez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Criez families living in Arkansas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Criez's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Criez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Criez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Govt Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Criez. 100% of Criez men worked as a Govt Laborer and 100% of Criez women worked as a None. .

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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

  • Govt Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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What Criez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Criez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criez 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Criez. 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 24 military records available for the last name Criez. For the veterans among your Criez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criez lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Criez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Criez in 1965 was 71, and 72 in 1997.

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