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Crittonden Family History

Crittonden 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: Crittenden, Chittenden, Crittendon, Gritton, Rittner, Brissenden

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Where is the Crittonden family from?

You can see how Crittonden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crittonden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Crittonden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Crittonden family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Crittonden's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Crittonden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crittonden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crittonden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crittonden. 60% of Crittonden men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Crittonden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crittonden 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 Crittonden. 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 20 military records available for the last name Crittonden. For the veterans among your Crittonden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crittonden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Crittonden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crittonden in 1971 was 71, and 82 in 1997.

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