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Creegan Family History

Creegan Surname Meaning

Irish:: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Croidheagáin ‘descendant of Croidheagán’ a personal name from a diminutive of croidhe ‘heart’ used as a term of endearment.

Perhaps also an alternative Anglicized form of Ó Croidheáin (see Crehan).

Shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Riagáin (see Regan).

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


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Where is the Creegan family from?

You can see how Creegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creegan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Creegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Creegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creegan families in 1891.
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What did your Creegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Creegan. 77% of Creegan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Comptometer Operator Local
    8%
  • Comptometer Operator
    8%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    8%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Creegan. For the veterans among your Creegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creegan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Creegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Creegan in 1962 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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