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Creain Family History

Creain 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: Crean, Crain, Cremin, Cain, Drain, Train, Bredin, Frein, Crehan

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Where is the Creain family from?

You can see how Creain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Creain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Creain families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creain 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 120 census records available for the last name Creain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Creain. 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 70 military records available for the last name Creain. For the veterans among your Creain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creain lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Creain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Creain in 1973 was 83, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creain 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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