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Crise Family History

Crise Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kreis or Kries.

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


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Where is the Crise family from?

You can see how Crise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Crise family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Crise's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crise families in 1911.
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What did your Crise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crise. 28% of Crise men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Crise women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crise were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Clerical
    11%
  • Student Nurse
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crise 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Crise. 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 589 military records available for the last name Crise. For the veterans among your Crise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crise lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Crise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crise in 1952 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crise 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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