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Critchet Family History

Critchet 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: Critcher, Critchett, Pritchett, Crochet, Ritchey, Critchley, Britcher

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Where is the Critchet family from?

You can see how Critchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critchet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Critchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Critchet families living in New Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Critchet's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Critchet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critchet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Critchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Critchet. 100% of Critchet men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Critchet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Critchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critchet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Critchet. 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 158 military records available for the last name Critchet. For the veterans among your Critchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critchet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Critchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Critchet in 1965 was 88, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critchet 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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