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Creightney Family History

Creightney 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, Breighner, Keightley, Feightner, Keighley, Lightner

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Where is the Creightney family from?

You can see how Creightney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creightney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Creightney family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Creightney's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Creightney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creightney 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 29 census records available for the last name Creightney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creightney 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Creightney. 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 Creightney. For the veterans among your Creightney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creightney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Creightney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Creightney in 1965 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creightney 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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