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Creste Family History

Creste 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: Crete, Cresta, Crest, Criste, Cresto, Cressy, Cuesta, Droste, Chester

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Where is the Creste family from?

You can see how Creste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Creste family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Creste's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Creste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creste 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 87 census records available for the last name Creste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creste 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Creste. 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 3 military records available for the last name Creste. For the veterans among your Creste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Creste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Creste in 1964 was 52, and 63 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creste 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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