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Origins of the Cripps surname

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Where do most Crippses live?

In 1921, most Crippses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Crippses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 30,900 records for the Cripps surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Crippses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cripps first names?

  • Stafford
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Crippses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Crippses in 1921
Dressmaker

162

Laundress

143

Domestic Servant

86

General Servant Domestic

84

General Servant

59

Common Male occupations for Crippses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

229

Carpenter

164

General Labourer

156

Farm Labourer

102

Gardener

76

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