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Creich Family History

Creich 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: Creech, Reich, Creach, Rich, Trench, Crouch, Cech, Reach, Krech, Eich

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Where is the Creich family from?

You can see how Creich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Creich families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Creich families living in Fife. This was about 88% of all the recorded Creich's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Creich families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creich 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 159 census records available for the last name Creich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Creich. 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 Creich. For the veterans among your Creich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creich lifespan?

Average Creich life expectancy in 1994 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creich 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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