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Creigh Family History

Creigh Surname Meaning

see Craig.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Creigh family from?

You can see how Creigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Creigh families living in Northumberland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Creigh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Creigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creigh 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 Creigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roll turner metal Sest Mill and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creigh. 100% of Creigh men worked as a Roll turner metal Sest Mill and 100% of Creigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roll turner metal Sest Mill
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Creigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Creigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creigh 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Creigh. 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 531 military records available for the last name Creigh. For the veterans among your Creigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creigh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Creigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Creigh in 1954 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creigh 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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