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Crepin Family History

Crepin Surname Meaning

French Crépin from the Old French personal name Crespin (compare Crispin).

The name may sometimes have been absorbed by English Crippin particularly in Kent.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crepin family from?

You can see how Crepin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crepin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Crepin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Crepin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Crepin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Crepin families in 1911.
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What did your Crepin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Crepin. 60% of Crepin men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crepin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crepin 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Crepin. 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 124 military records available for the last name Crepin. For the veterans among your Crepin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crepin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Crepin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Crepin in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crepin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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