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Creton Family History

Creton 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: Ireton, Cureton, Breton, Craton, Creson, Orton, Colton, Crofton

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Where is the Creton family from?

You can see how Creton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Creton families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creton 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 Creton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Worsted Mill Twister was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Creton. 100% of Creton women worked as a Worsted Mill Twister.

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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

  • Worsted Mill Twister
    100%

What Creton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Creton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creton 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Creton. 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 84 military records available for the last name Creton. For the veterans among your Creton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Creton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Creton in 1969 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creton 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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