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Crittendon Family History

Crittendon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Crittenden.

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


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Where is the Crittendon family from?

You can see how Crittendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crittendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crittendon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Crittendon families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Crittendon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Crittendon families in 1891.
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What did your Crittendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crittendon. 100% of Crittendon 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Crittendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crittendon 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Crittendon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crittendon. For the veterans among your Crittendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crittendon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Crittendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Crittendon in 1941 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crittendon 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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