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Crimm Family History

Crimm Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Grimm.

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


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Where is the Crimm family from?

You can see how Crimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crimm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Crimm families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Crimm's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Crimm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crimm 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 Crimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crimm. 35% of Crimm men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Crimm women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crimm were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Crimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crimm 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Crimm. 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 463 military records available for the last name Crimm. For the veterans among your Crimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crimm lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Crimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Crimm in 1961 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crimm 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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