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Critean Family History

Critean 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: Croteau, Crite, Crean, Crisman, Crites, Brittan, Crisan, Titman

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Where is the Critean family from?

You can see how Critean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Critean families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Critean family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Critean's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Critean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critean 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 15 census records available for the last name Critean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critean 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Critean. 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 Critean. For the veterans among your Critean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critean lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Critean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Critean in 1973 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critean 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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