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Critser Family History

Critser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kritzer or Kreutzer.

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


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Where is the Critser family from?

You can see how Critser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Critser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Critser families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Critser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Critser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critser 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 Critser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Critser. 34% of Critser men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Critser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Critser were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Critser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Critser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critser 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Critser. 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 414 military records available for the last name Critser. For the veterans among your Critser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Critser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Critser in 1961 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critser 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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