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Crethers Family History

Crethers 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: Cruthers, Crothers, Brothers, Nethers, Cathers, Grether, Gethers

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Where is the Crethers family from?

You can see how Crethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crethers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Crethers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Crethers families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crethers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Crethers families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Crethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crethers 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Crethers. 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 39 military records available for the last name Crethers. For the veterans among your Crethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crethers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Crethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Crethers in 1972 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crethers 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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