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Cremins Family History

Cremins Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Limerick): variant of Crimmins.

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


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Where is the Cremins family from?

You can see how Cremins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cremins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cremins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cremins families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cremins's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Cremins families in 1891.
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What did your Cremins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cremins. 19% of Cremins men worked as a Clerk and 40% of Cremins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cremins were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Private Secretary
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cremins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cremins 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Cremins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 396 military records available for the last name Cremins. For the veterans among your Cremins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cremins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cremins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cremins in 1954 was 53, and 57 in 2004.

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