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Criter Family History

Criter 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: Crite, Writer, Crater, Riter, Criner, Critser, Criger, Crites, Crider

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Where is the Criter family from?

You can see how Criter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Criter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Criter family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Criter's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Criter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Criter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Criter. 49% of Criter men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Criter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Criter were Truck Driver and Farmer. .

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Criter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Criter. 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 69 military records available for the last name Criter. For the veterans among your Criter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Criter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Criter in 1976 was 73, and 69 in 2002.

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