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Crittendon Family History

Crittendon Name Meaning

English: variant of Crittenden .

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


Similar surnames: Crittenden, Whittenton, Whitenton, Britton, Chittenden, Brittenham

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Where is the Crittendon family from?

You can see how Crittendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crittendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crittendon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Crittendon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Crittendon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Crittendon families in 1840.
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What did your Crittendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crittendon. 28% of Crittendon men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Crittendon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crittendon were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Laundress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Crittendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crittendon 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Crittendon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crittendon. For the veterans among your Crittendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crittendon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Crittendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Crittendon in 1941 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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