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Crispen Family History

Crispen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Crispin. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Americanized form of German Krispin a cognate of Crispin.

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


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Where is the Crispen family from?

You can see how Crispen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crispen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crispen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Crispen families living in British Columbia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Crispen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Crispen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crispen 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 Crispen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crispen. 34% of Crispen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Crispen women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crispen were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crispen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crispen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Crispen. 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 631 military records available for the last name Crispen. For the veterans among your Crispen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crispen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Crispen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Crispen in 1947 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crispen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crispen 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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