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Creevan Family History

Creevan 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: Creegan, Creedon, Greenan, Crehan, Freeman, Crean, Creevy, Creelman

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Where is the Creevan family from?

You can see how Creevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creevan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Creevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Creevan families living in Nebraska. This was about 90% of all the recorded Creevan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Creevan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creevan 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 Creevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creevan. 100% of Creevan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Creevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Creevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creevan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Creevan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Creevan. For the veterans among your Creevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creevan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Creevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Creevan in 1971 was 66, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creevan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creevan 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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