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Creiss Family History

Creiss 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: Reiss, Preiss, Kreiss, Greiss, Criss, Cress, Reis, Cross, Kress

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Where is the Creiss family from?

You can see how Creiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creiss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Creiss families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Creiss's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Creiss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creiss 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 92 census records available for the last name Creiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creiss 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Creiss. 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 11 military records available for the last name Creiss. For the veterans among your Creiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creiss lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Creiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Creiss in 1985 was 84, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creiss 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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