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Cretelle Family History

Cretelle 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: Cretella, Revelle, Critelli, Castello, Capelle, Castell, Fretwell

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Where is the Cretelle family from?

You can see how Cretelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cretelle family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cretelle's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Cretelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cretelle 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 Cretelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cretelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Cretelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretelle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cretelle. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cretelle. For the veterans among your Cretelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretelle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Cretelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cretelle in 1976 was 62, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretelle 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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