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Creenan Family History

Creenan 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: Greenan, Creegan, Creedon, Greenman, Brennan, Crehan, Freeman, Heenan

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Where is the Creenan family from?

You can see how Creenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creenan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Creenan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Creenan family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Creenan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Creenan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creenan 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 Creenan ancestors do for a living?

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

What Creenan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Creenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creenan 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Creenan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Creenan. For the veterans among your Creenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creenan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Creenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Creenan in 1948 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creenan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creenan 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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