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Crithfield Family History

Crithfield 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: Crihfield, Critchfield, Crutchfield, Scritchfield, Litchfield

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Where is the Crithfield family from?

You can see how Crithfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crithfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crithfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Crithfield families living in Tennessee. This was about 39% of all the recorded Crithfield's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Crithfield families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Crithfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crithfield 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Crithfield. 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 56 military records available for the last name Crithfield. For the veterans among your Crithfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crithfield lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Crithfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crithfield in 1972 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crithfield 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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