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Creaghton Family History

Creaghton 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: Creighton, Crighton, Roughton, Heighton, Brighton, Broughton

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Where is the Creaghton family from?

You can see how Creaghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creaghton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Creaghton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Creaghton families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Creaghton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Creaghton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creaghton 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 68 census records available for the last name Creaghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creaghton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Creaghton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Creaghton. For the veterans among your Creaghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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