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Creater Family History

Creater 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: Creamer, Creaser, Creager, Crater, Cater, Cleaver, Reuter, Prater

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Where is the Creater family from?

You can see how Creater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Creater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Creater families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creater 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 80 census records available for the last name Creater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creater 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 Creater. 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 77 military records available for the last name Creater. For the veterans among your Creater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creater lifespan?

Average Creater life expectancy in 1968 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creater 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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