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Crehl Family History

Crehl 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: Rehl, Creal, Creel, Real, Rehm, Kiehl, Gehl, Creek, Brehm, Hehl

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Where is the Crehl family from?

You can see how Crehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Crehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Crehl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Crehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crehl 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 37 census records available for the last name Crehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crehl 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 Crehl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Crehl. For the veterans among your Crehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Crehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Crehl in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crehl 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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