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Credell Family History

Credell 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: Fredell, Redell, Redel, Cardell, Caddell, Reddell, Cordell, Rydell

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Where is the Credell family from?

You can see how Credell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Credell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Credell families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Credell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Credell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credell 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 199 census records available for the last name Credell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Credell. 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 52 military records available for the last name Credell. For the veterans among your Credell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Credell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Credell in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Credell 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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