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Crichlow Family History

Crichlow Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Critchlow.

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


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Where is the Crichlow family from?

You can see how Crichlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crichlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crichlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Crichlow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Crichlow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Crichlow families in 1891.
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What did your Crichlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crichlow. 23% of Crichlow men worked as a Porter and 38% of Crichlow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crichlow were Waiters and Mothers Helper.

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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

  • Porter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waiters
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Domestic
    38%
  • Mothers Helper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crichlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crichlow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crichlow. 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 392 military records available for the last name Crichlow. For the veterans among your Crichlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crichlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Crichlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Crichlow in 1963 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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