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Crespy Family History

Crespy Surname 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: Cressy, Crespi, Crespo, Crisp, Espy, Crosby, Cresci, Creasy, Presby

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Where is the Crespy family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crespy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Crespy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crespy. 100% of Crespy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Crespy women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Crespy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Crespy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crespy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Crespy. 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 156 military records available for the last name Crespy. For the veterans among your Crespy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crespy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Crespy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Crespy in 1966 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crespy 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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