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Critendon Family History

Critendon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crittendon, Crittenden, Creedon, Chittenden, Rendon, Christenson

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Where is the Critendon family from?

You can see how Critendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critendon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Critendon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Critendon families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Critendon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Critendon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critendon 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 Critendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Critendon. 34% of Critendon men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Critendon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Critendon were Janitor and Laborer. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Critendon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Critendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critendon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Critendon. 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 48 military records available for the last name Critendon. For the veterans among your Critendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critendon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Critendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Critendon in 1965 was 65, and 96 in 2002.

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