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Creelin Family History

Creelin 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: Crellin, Creedon, Creegan, Creveling, Creelman, Breslin, Redlin

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Where is the Creelin family from?

You can see how Creelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Creelin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creelin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creelin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Creelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creelin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Creelin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Creelin. For the veterans among your Creelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creelin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Creelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Creelin in 1976 was 76, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creelin 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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