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Crifo Family History

Crifo 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: Chino, Orio, Griffo, Cerino, Primo, Crisp, Griff, Cirilo, Chico

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Where is the Crifo family from?

You can see how Crifo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crifo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Crifo families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Crifo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Crifo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crifo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crifo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cementer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crifo. 100% of Crifo women worked as a Cementer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cementer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Crifo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crifo 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Crifo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Crifo. For the veterans among your Crifo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crifo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Crifo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crifo in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

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