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Credeur Family History

Credeur Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of Scottish Caruthers.

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


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Where is the Credeur family from?

You can see how Credeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credeur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Credeur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Credeur families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Credeur's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Credeur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credeur 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 Credeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Credeur. 73% of Credeur men worked as a Farmer and 90% of Credeur women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Credeur were Helper and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    90%
  • Farmer
    11%

What Credeur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Credeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credeur 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Credeur. 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 402 military records available for the last name Credeur. For the veterans among your Credeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credeur lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Credeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Credeur in 1961 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Credeur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Credeur 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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