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Creehan Family History

Creehan 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: Crehan, Creegan, Creedon, Meehan, Greenan, Breihan, Sheehan, Freeman

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Where is the Creehan family from?

You can see how Creehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Creehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Creehan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creehan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creehan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creehan 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 Creehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creehan. 100% of Creehan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Creehan women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Creehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Creehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creehan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Creehan. 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 97 military records available for the last name Creehan. For the veterans among your Creehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creehan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Creehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Creehan in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creehan 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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