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Criton Family History

Criton 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: Craton, Orton, Chilton, Colton, Crofton, Brinton, Cotton, Clinton

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Where is the Criton family from?

You can see how Criton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Criton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Criton family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Criton's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Criton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criton 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 Criton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Criton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criton 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Criton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Criton. For the veterans among your Criton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criton lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Criton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Criton in 1990 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criton 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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