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Cricaton Family History

Cricaton 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: Crichton, Crighton, Craton, Creighton, Chilton, Crofton, Brinton

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Where is the Cricaton family from?

You can see how Cricaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cricaton family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Cricaton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cricaton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cricaton families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Cricaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cricaton 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 Cricaton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cricaton. For the veterans among your Cricaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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