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Criddle Family History

Criddle Name Meaning

English (Somerset): perhaps from an unattested Middle English personal name Cridel (Old English Cridela which is unexplained).

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


Similar surnames: Brindle, Idle, Ringle, Trindle, Ruddle, Grindle, Diddle, Briddell

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Where is the Criddle family from?

You can see how Criddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criddle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 230 Criddle families living in Somerset. This was about 47% of all the recorded Criddle's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Criddle families in 1891.
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What did your Criddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Criddle. 34% of Criddle men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Criddle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Criddle were Incapacitated and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Criddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criddle 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Criddle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Criddle. For the veterans among your Criddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criddle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Criddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Criddle in 1957 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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