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Creevay Family History

Creevay 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: Creevy, Creegan, Creely, Creecy, Creek, Cressy, Creech, Creed

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Where is the Creevay family from?

You can see how Creevay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creevay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Creevay family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creevay's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Creevay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Creevay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creevay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Creevay. 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 28 military records available for the last name Creevay. For the veterans among your Creevay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creevay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Creevay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Creevay in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creevay 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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