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Credle Family History

Credle Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Criddle (via the intermediate form Creedle).

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kredel or Gredel: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with grāt- ‘greed’.

(compare Old High German grātag ‘greedy’).

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


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Where is the Credle family from?

You can see how Credle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Credle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Credle families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Credle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Credle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credle 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 Credle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Credle. 44% of Credle men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Credle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Credle were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Road Work
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Hoe Work
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Credle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credle 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Credle. 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 838 military records available for the last name Credle. For the veterans among your Credle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Credle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Credle in 1956 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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