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Crymes Family History

Crymes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Crimes itself a devoiced variant of Grimes. This form has now died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Crymes family from?

You can see how Crymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Crymes families living in Virginia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Crymes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Crymes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crymes 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 Crymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crymes. 46% of Crymes men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Crymes women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crymes were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crymes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Crymes. 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 549 military records available for the last name Crymes. For the veterans among your Crymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crymes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Crymes in 1957 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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