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Creaney Family History

Creaney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Craney or Greaney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Creaney family from?

You can see how Creaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Creaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Creaney families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creaney 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 Creaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creaney. 100% of Creaney men worked as a No Work and 100% of Creaney 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

  • No Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Creaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Creaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creaney 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Creaney. 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 187 military records available for the last name Creaney. For the veterans among your Creaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creaney lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Creaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Creaney in 1951 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creaney 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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