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Creyne Family History

Creyne 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: Crayne, Cheyne, Coyne, Cerne, Crane, Clyne, Crete, Chene, Greene

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Where is the Creyne family from?

You can see how Creyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creyne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Creyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Creyne family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creyne's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Creyne families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Creyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creyne 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Creyne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Creyne. For the veterans among your Creyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creyne

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