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Creeswell Family History

Creeswell 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: Creswell, Cresswell, Greenwell, Croswell, Crosswell, Criswell

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Where is the Creeswell family from?

You can see how Creeswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creeswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Creeswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Creeswell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Creeswell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Creeswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creeswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Creeswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creeswell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Creeswell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Creeswell. For the veterans among your Creeswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creeswell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creeswell

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