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Critchley Family History

Critchley Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): either a variant of Critchlow or a habitational name from some other place now lost.

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


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Where is the Critchley family from?

You can see how Critchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critchley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Critchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,041 Critchley families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Critchley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Critchley families in 1891.
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What did your Critchley 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 Critchley. 12% of Critchley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Critchley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Critchley were Colliery Hewer and Housewife.

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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
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Colliery Hewer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Critchley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Critchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critchley 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Critchley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Critchley. For the veterans among your Critchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critchley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Critchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Critchley in 1953 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critchley 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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