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Creiger Family History

Creiger 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: Creger, Cregger, Kreiger, Creager, Creeger, Craiger, Criger, Reiger

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Where is the Creiger family from?

You can see how Creiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creiger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Creiger family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creiger's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Creiger families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creiger 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 Creiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creiger. 50% of Creiger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Creiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Creiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creiger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Creiger. 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 96 military records available for the last name Creiger. For the veterans among your Creiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Creiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Creiger in 1963 was 36, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creiger 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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