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Creigler Family History

Creigler 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: Crigler, Crisler, Kreidler, Reisler, Pregler, Creger, Reifler

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Where is the Creigler family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creigler. 100% of Creigler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Creigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Creigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creigler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Creigler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Creigler. For the veterans among your Creigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creigler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Creigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Creigler in 1966 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creigler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creigler 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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