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Chritton Family History

Chritton Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Critton.

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


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Where is the Chritton family from?

You can see how Chritton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chritton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chritton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Chritton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chritton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chritton families in 1851.
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What did your Chritton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chritton. 40% of Chritton 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Chritton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Chritton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chritton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chritton. 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 102 military records available for the last name Chritton. For the veterans among your Chritton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chritton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Chritton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chritton in 1948 was 38, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chritton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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