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Critan Family History

Critan 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: Crisan, Krizan, Tristan, Brian, Crehan, Crite, Rita, Arita, Rotan

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Where is the Critan family from?

You can see how Critan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Critan families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Critan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Critan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Critan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critan 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 23 census records available for the last name Critan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critan 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 Critan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Critan. For the veterans among your Critan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Critan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Critan in 1982 was 87, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critan 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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