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Credo Family History

Credo 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: Fredo, Crudo, Crego, Creek, Cardo, Rego, Cueto, Creed, Breda, Grado

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Where is the Credo family from?

You can see how Credo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Credo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Credo family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Credo's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Credo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credo 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 Credo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Credo. 100% of Credo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Credo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Credo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credo 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Credo. 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 126 military records available for the last name Credo. For the veterans among your Credo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Credo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Credo in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Credo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Credo 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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