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Critchell Family History

Critchell Surname Meaning

from Long Crichel or Moor Crichel (Dorset) or Critchill in Frome (Somerset).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Critchell family from?

You can see how Critchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Critchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Critchell families living in Dorset. This was about 42% of all the recorded Critchell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Critchell families in 1891.
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What did your Critchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Critchell. 13% of Critchell men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 75% of Critchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Critchell were Old Age Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    13%
  • Excavator Driver
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Critchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critchell 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Critchell. 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 584 military records available for the last name Critchell. For the veterans among your Critchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critchell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Critchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Critchell in 1956 was 62, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critchell 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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