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Criner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kriner Kreiner or Greiner .

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


Similar surnames: Griner, Riner, Crider, Criger, Briner, Croner, Kriner, Craner, Rines

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Where is the Criner family from?

You can see how Criner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Criner family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Criner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Criner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Criner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Criner. 31% of Criner men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Criner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Criner were Farming 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Criner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criner 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Criner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Criner. For the veterans among your Criner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Criner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Criner in 1947 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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