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Creaghan Family History

Creaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Croidheagáin see Creegan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Creaghan family from?

You can see how Creaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Creaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Creaghan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Creaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creaghan. 100% of Creaghan men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Creaghan 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Creaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Creaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creaghan 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Creaghan. 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 161 military records available for the last name Creaghan. For the veterans among your Creaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creaghan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Creaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Creaghan in 1941 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

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