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Creichton Family History

Creichton 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, Crichton, Crighton, Heighton, Brighton, Reichlin, Leighton

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Where is the Creichton family from?

You can see how Creichton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creichton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Creichton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Creichton families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Creichton's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Creichton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creichton 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 230 census records available for the last name Creichton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creichton 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Creichton. 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 44 military records available for the last name Creichton. For the veterans among your Creichton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creichton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Creichton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Creichton in 1966 was 75, and 87 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creichton 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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