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Creane Family History

Creane Surname Meaning

see Crean.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Creane family from?

You can see how Creane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Creane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Creane families living in Cumberland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Creane's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Creane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creane 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 Creane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creane. 100% of Creane men worked as a Railway Porter and 64% of Creane 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

  • Railway Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cleaner In Canteen
    19%

What Creane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Creane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creane 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Creane. 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 96 military records available for the last name Creane. For the veterans among your Creane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Creane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Creane in 1966 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creane 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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