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Crits Family History

Crits 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: Crite, Crites, Criss, Critz, Cross, Fries, Ries, Britz, Crisp, Kritz

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Where is the Crits family from?

You can see how Crits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crits family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Crits families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Crits's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Crits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crits 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 Crits ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Crits. 100% of Crits 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Crits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crits 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Crits. 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 125 military records available for the last name Crits. For the veterans among your Crits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Crits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Crits in 1963 was 74, and 37 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crits 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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