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Credie Family History

Credie 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: Credle, Credit, Bredin, Crete, Creque, Fedie, Trede, Condie, Brodie

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Where is the Credie family from?

You can see how Credie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Credie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Credie families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Credie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Credie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credie 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 589 census records available for the last name Credie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credie 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Credie. 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 162 military records available for the last name Credie. For the veterans among your Credie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Credie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Credie in 1970 was 55, and 57 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Credie 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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