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Cretu Family History

Cretu 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, Brett, Creek, Cueto, Creed, Pretz, Crite, Frett, Gretz, Crea

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Where is the Cretu family from?

You can see how Cretu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cretu family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cretu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cretu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cretu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Cretu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretu 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cretu. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cretu. For the veterans among your Cretu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cretu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cretu in 1971 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretu 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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