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Critler Family History

Critler 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: Crisler, Crigler, Critser, Critzer, Bitler, Cutler, Ridler, Gritter

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Where is the Critler family from?

You can see how Critler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Critler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Critler families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Critler's in USA. California had the highest population of Critler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critler 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 50 census records available for the last name Critler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Critler. 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 61 military records available for the last name Critler. For the veterans among your Critler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critler lifespan?

Average Critler life expectancy in 1991 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critler 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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