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Cretton Family History

Cretton 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: Crofton, Cotton, Preston, Bratton, Ireton, Gritton, Gratton, Creedon

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Where is the Cretton family from?

You can see how Cretton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cretton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cretton families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cretton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cretton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cretton 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 Cretton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cretton. 100% of Cretton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cretton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cretton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretton 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Cretton. 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 102 military records available for the last name Cretton. For the veterans among your Cretton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cretton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cretton in 1958 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretton 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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