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Creth Family History

Creth 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, Ereth, Greth, Creath, Reth, Breth, Brett, Rath, Roth, Ruth

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Where is the Creth family from?

You can see how Creth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Creth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Creth families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Creth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Creth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creth 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 Creth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creth. 60% of Creth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Creth women worked as a Cook.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Creth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Creth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creth 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Creth. 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 73 military records available for the last name Creth. For the veterans among your Creth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Creth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Creth in 1967 was 69, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creth 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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