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Creeth Family History

Creeth 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: Creech, Creath, Creek, Creed, Crete, Creach, Reetz, Cresta, Reith

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Where is the Creeth family from?

You can see how Creeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creeth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Creeth family living in Cumberland. This was about 1% of all the recorded Creeth's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Creeth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creeth 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 Creeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Surveyor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creeth. 50% of Creeth men worked as a Surveyor and 100% of Creeth 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

  • Surveyor
    50%
  • Master Blacksmith
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Creeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Creeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creeth 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Creeth. 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 68 military records available for the last name Creeth. For the veterans among your Creeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creeth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Creeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Creeth in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creeth 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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