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Creyer Family History

Creyer 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: Dreyer, Cryer, Kreyer, Creger, Preyer, Breyer, Cremer, Freyer, Creer

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Where is the Creyer family from?

You can see how Creyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Creyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Creyer families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Creyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Creyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creyer 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 Creyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creyer. 60% of Creyer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Creyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Creyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creyer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Creyer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Creyer. For the veterans among your Creyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Creyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Creyer in 1964 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creyer 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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