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Creanie Family History

Creanie 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: Crane, Crean, Crance, Rennie, Cane, Creamer, Crank, Grange, Cerne

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Where is the Creanie family from?

You can see how Creanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creanie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Creanie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Creanie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creanie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Creanie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Creanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creanie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Creanie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Creanie. For the veterans among your Creanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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