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Creager Family History

Creager Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Krieger or Krüger (see Krueger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Creager family from?

You can see how Creager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creager family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Creager families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creager families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creager 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 Creager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creager. 21% of Creager men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Creager women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creager were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Creager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Creager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creager 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Creager. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Creager. For the veterans among your Creager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creager lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Creager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Creager in 1954 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creager 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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