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Crichett Family History

Crichett 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: Prichett, Critchett, Pritchett, Crockett, Crochet, Prickett, Brickett

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Where is the Crichett family from?

You can see how Crichett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crichett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Crichett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Crichett families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Crichett's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Crichett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Crichett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crichett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Crichett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Crichett. For the veterans among your Crichett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crichett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crichett 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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