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Creen Family History

Creen Surname Meaning

variant of Kneen with -r- for -n-. Compare John Kneen or cruyn 1797 in Kneen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Creen family from?

You can see how Creen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Creen families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Creen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creen families in 1891.
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What did your Creen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creen. 100% of Creen men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Creen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • No Occupation
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Creen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Creen. For the veterans among your Creen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Creen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Creen in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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