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Creedman Family History

Creedman 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: Creelman, Freedman, Creedon, Greenman, Creegan, Freidman, Freeman

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Where is the Creedman family from?

You can see how Creedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creedman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Creedman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Creedman families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creedman's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Creedman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creedman 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 Creedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creedman. 100% of Creedman women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Creedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Creedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creedman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Creedman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Creedman. For the veterans among your Creedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creedman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Creedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Creedman in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creedman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creedman 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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