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Criser Family History

Criser 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: Crisler, Riser, Criner, Critser, Crise, Criger, Crider, Cruser

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Where is the Criser family from?

You can see how Criser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Criser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Criser families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Criser's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Criser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Criser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Criser. 37% of Criser men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Criser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Criser were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Car Parker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Criser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criser 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Criser. 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 152 military records available for the last name Criser. For the veterans among your Criser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criser lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Criser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Criser in 1946 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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