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Crickton Family History

Crickton 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, Erickson, Rickson, Crighton, Brickson, Creighton, Chilton

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Where is the Crickton family from?

You can see how Crickton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crickton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Crickton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Crickton families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Crickton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crickton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crickton 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 Crickton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crickton. 100% of Crickton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Crickton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crickton 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Crickton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Crickton. For the veterans among your Crickton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crickton lifespan?

Average Crickton life expectancy in 1965 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crickton 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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