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Criddell Family History

Criddell 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: Riddell, Briddell, Friddell, Bridwell, Caddell, Reddell, Liddell

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Where is the Criddell family from?

You can see how Criddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criddell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Criddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Criddell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Criddell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Criddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criddell 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 Criddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Criddell. 100% of Criddell women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Criddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criddell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Criddell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Criddell. For the veterans among your Criddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criddell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Criddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Criddell in 1944 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criddell 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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