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Creeley Family History

Creeley 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: Greeley, Creely, Cheeley, Seeley, Crawley, Wheeley, Keeley, Cropley

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Where is the Creeley family from?

You can see how Creeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Creeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creeley 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 Creeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creeley. 32% of Creeley men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mill Hand
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Creeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Creeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creeley 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Creeley. 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 328 military records available for the last name Creeley. For the veterans among your Creeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creeley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Creeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Creeley in 1956 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creeley 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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