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Creggett Family History

Creggett 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: Leggett, Claggett, Meggett, Eggett, Cregger, Liggett, Bridgett

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Where is the Creggett family from?

You can see how Creggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creggett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Creggett family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Creggett's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Creggett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creggett 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 Creggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creggett. 100% of Creggett 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 Creggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Creggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creggett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Creggett. 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 76 military records available for the last name Creggett. For the veterans among your Creggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creggett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Creggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Creggett in 1969 was 87, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creggett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creggett 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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