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Crihton Family History

Crihton Surname 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: Crichton, Crighton, Creighton, Chilton, Crofton, Brinton, Clinton

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Where is the Crihton family from?

You can see how Crihton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crihton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crihton families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Crihton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Crihton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crihton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crihton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Crihton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crihton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Crihton. 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 military records available for the last name Crihton. For the veterans among your Crihton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crihton lifespan?

Average Crihton life expectancy in 1984 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crihton 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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