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Creaig Family History

Creaig 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: Craig, Creach, Creasy, Crea, Breig, Creagh, Crean, Craik, Craigo

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Where is the Creaig family from?

You can see how Creaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creaig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creaig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 10 Creaig families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creaig's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Creaig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creaig 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 Creaig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creaig. 60% of Creaig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Creaig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Creaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creaig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Creaig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Creaig. For the veterans among your Creaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creaig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Creaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Creaig in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creaig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creaig 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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