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Crelly Family History

Crelly 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: Crilly, Creely, Cressy, Kelly, Rella, Stelly, Creasy, Crellin, Cuello

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Where is the Crelly family from?

You can see how Crelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Crelly families living in Cumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Crelly's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Crelly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crelly 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 Crelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Crelly. 100% of Crelly 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Crelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crelly 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Crelly. 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 215 military records available for the last name Crelly. For the veterans among your Crelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crelly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Crelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Crelly in 1956 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crelly 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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