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Critenden Family History

Critenden 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: Crittenden, Chittenden, Crittendon, Brissenden, Brenden, Frieden

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Where is the Critenden family from?

You can see how Critenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critenden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Critenden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Critenden families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Critenden's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Critenden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critenden 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 Critenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Critenden. 50% of Critenden men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Critenden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Critenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critenden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Critenden. 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 90 military records available for the last name Critenden. For the veterans among your Critenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critenden lifespan?

Average Critenden life expectancy in 1991 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critenden 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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