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Creasy Family History

Creasy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Creasey. Apparently also an Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, possibly Kriese or Griese, or Swiss German Krüsi, a variant of Kraus.

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


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Where is the Creasy family from?

You can see how Creasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creasy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creasy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 147 Creasy families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Creasy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creasy families in 1891.
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What did your Creasy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creasy. 17% of Creasy men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Creasy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creasy were Engineer Fitter and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Engineer Fitter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Creasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creasy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Creasy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Creasy. For the veterans among your Creasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creasy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Creasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Creasy in 1954 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creasy 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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