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Creber Family History

Creber Surname Meaning

from Creaber in Gidleigh (Devon).

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


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Where is the Creber family from?

You can see how Creber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Creber families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Creber's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Creber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creber 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 Creber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creber. 24% of Creber men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Creber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creber were Carpenter and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    8%
  • Explosive Worker
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Creber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creber 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Creber. 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 772 military records available for the last name Creber. For the veterans among your Creber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Creber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Creber in 1964 was 78, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creber 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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