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Crites Family History

Crites Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kreutz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crites family from?

You can see how Crites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Crites families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Crites's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Crites families in 1891.
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What did your Crites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crites. 100% of Crites 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 23,000 census records available for the last name Crites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crites 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crites. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Crites. For the veterans among your Crites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crites lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Crites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crites in 1946 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crites 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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