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Crittenham Family History

Crittenham 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: Brittenham, Crittenden, Brittingham, Crittendon, Chittenden

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Where is the Crittenham family from?

You can see how Crittenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crittenham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crittenham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Crittenham families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Crittenham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crittenham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crittenham 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 12 census records available for the last name Crittenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crittenham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Crittenham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crittenham. For the veterans among your Crittenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crittenham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crittenham

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