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Critt Family History

Critt 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: Crist, Crite, Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Pritt, Critz, Cott, Brett, Catt

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Where is the Critt family from?

You can see how Critt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Critt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Critt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Critt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Critt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critt 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 Critt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Critt. 50% of Critt men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Critt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Critt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critt 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 Critt. 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 Critt. For the veterans among your Critt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Critt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Critt in 1986 was 49, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Critt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critt 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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