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Credden Family History

Credden 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: Redden, Creeden, Hedden, Creedon, Breeden, Redder, Breden, Crowden

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Where is the Credden family from?

You can see how Credden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Credden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Credden family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Credden's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Credden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credden 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 170 census records available for the last name Credden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credden 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Credden. 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 19 military records available for the last name Credden. For the veterans among your Credden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Credden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Credden in 1964 was 67, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Credden 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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