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Crefeld Family History

Crefeld 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: Creed, Rehfeld, Freifeld, Creel, Creely, Seefeld, Creek, Redel

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Where is the Crefeld family from?

You can see how Crefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Crefeld families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Crefeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Crefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Crefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crefeld 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Crefeld. 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 Crefeld. For the veterans among your Crefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crefeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Crefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Crefeld in 1971 was 63, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crefeld 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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