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Creer Family History

Creer Surname Meaning

Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac an Phrír ‘son of the prior’.

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


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Where is the Creer family from?

You can see how Creer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 215 Creer families living in Isle of Man. This was about 60% of all the recorded Creer's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Creer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creer 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 Creer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creer. 100% of Creer men worked as a Plumber and 84% of Creer 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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Creer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Creer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Creer. 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 Creer. For the veterans among your Creer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Creer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Creer in 1959 was 50, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creer 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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