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Criglow Family History

Criglow 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: Crigler, Crichlow, Biglow, Callow, Priolo, Clow, Trillo, Crow, Cirilo

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Criglow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Criglow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criglow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Criglow. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Criglow. For the veterans among your Criglow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criglow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Criglow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Criglow in 1971 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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