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Critten Family History

Critten Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk and Norfolk): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Critten family from?

You can see how Critten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Critten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Critten families living in Suffolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Critten's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Critten families in 1891.
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What did your Critten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Critten. 100% of Critten men worked as a Fisherman and 90% of Critten 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Critten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critten 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Critten. 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 383 military records available for the last name Critten. For the veterans among your Critten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critten lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Critten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Critten in 1952 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critten 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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