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Crippin Name Meaning

English: variant of Crispin . Irish: variant of Gribbin .

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


Similar surnames: Crippen, Crispin, Crispen, Crespin, Pippin, Cripps, Hoppin, Britain

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Where is the Crippin family from?

You can see how Crippin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crippin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crippin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Crippin families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Crippin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crippin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crippin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crippin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crippin. 42% of Crippin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Crippin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crippin were Machinist and Cook. .

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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
    42%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Cook
    29%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Crippin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crippin 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Crippin. 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 614 military records available for the last name Crippin. For the veterans among your Crippin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crippin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Crippin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Crippin in 1952 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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