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Creff Family History

Creff 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: Reff, Cheff, Greff, Croff, Cuff, Reiff, Creek, Greif, Griff, Neff

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Where is the Creff family from?

You can see how Creff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Creff families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Creff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creff 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 102 census records available for the last name Creff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creff 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Creff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Creff. For the veterans among your Creff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creff 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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