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Critcher Family History

Critcher Name Meaning

English (Berkshire Surrey and Middlesex): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Crutcher, Britcher, Critchett, Mincher, Critchley, Whitcher, Ritchey

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Where is the Critcher family from?

You can see how Critcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Critcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Critcher families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Critcher's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Critcher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Critcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Critcher. 27% of Critcher men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Critcher women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Critcher were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Critcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critcher 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Critcher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 905 military records available for the last name Critcher. For the veterans among your Critcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Critcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Critcher in 1962 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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