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Creelman Family History

Creelman Surname Meaning

Scottish: probably an occupational name derived from Middle English crel ‘large wicker basket creel’ + man probably denoting someone who used a creel for catching or storing fish.

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


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Where is the Creelman family from?

You can see how Creelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creelman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Creelman families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Creelman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creelman families in 1891.
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What did your Creelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Creelman. 100% of Creelman 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Creelman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Creelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Creelman in 1944 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creelman 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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