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Creve Family History

Creve 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: Cleve, Crete, Greve, Cree, Crewe, Neve, Cave, Grave, Grove, Creek

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Where is the Creve family from?

You can see how Creve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Creve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Creve families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creve's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Creve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creve 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 186 census records available for the last name Creve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creve 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Creve. 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 19 military records available for the last name Creve. For the veterans among your Creve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creve lifespan?

Average Creve life expectancy in 1991 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creve 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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