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Cregton Family History

Cregton 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: Creighton, Crofton, Preston, Ireton, Creedon, Croxton, Brenton

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Where is the Cregton family from?

You can see how Cregton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cregton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cregton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cregton families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cregton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cregton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Cregton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cregton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cregton. 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 military records available for the last name Cregton. For the veterans among your Cregton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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