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Crittinden Family History

Crittinden 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: Crittenden, Chittenden, Crittendon, Rittinger, Citizen, Gittinger

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Where is the Crittinden family from?

You can see how Crittinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crittinden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crittinden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Crittinden families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Crittinden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Crittinden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Crittinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crittinden 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Crittinden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Crittinden. For the veterans among your Crittinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crittinden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crittinden 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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