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Creaghead Family History

Creaghead 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: Craghead, Craighead, Redhead, Broadhead, Creagh, Creager, Reidhead

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Where is the Creaghead family from?

You can see how Creaghead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creaghead family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Creaghead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Creaghead families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Creaghead's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Creaghead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creaghead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Creaghead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creaghead 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Creaghead. 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 26 military records available for the last name Creaghead. For the veterans among your Creaghead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creaghead lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Creaghead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Creaghead in 1951 was 43, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creaghead 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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