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Creyswell Family History

Creyswell 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: Creswell, Cresswell, Croswell, Crosswell, Criswell, Treadwell

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Where is the Creyswell family from?

You can see how Creyswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creyswell family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Creyswell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creyswell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Creyswell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creyswell 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 3 census records available for the last name Creyswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creyswell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Creyswell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Creyswell. For the veterans among your Creyswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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