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Critney Family History

Critney 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: Whitney, Crite, Pitney, Briney, Croney, Crissey, Rigney, Cairney

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Where is the Critney family from?

You can see how Critney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Critney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Critney families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Critney's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Critney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Critney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Critney. 100% of Critney women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Critney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Critney. 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 15 military records available for the last name Critney. For the veterans among your Critney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Critney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Critney in 1972 was 90, and 93 in 1999.

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