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Creft Family History

Creft 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: Croft, Kreft, Craft, Crest, Brett, Trent, Brent, Creek, Kraft, Creed

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Where is the Creft family from?

You can see how Creft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Creft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Creft family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creft's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Creft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creft 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 374 census records available for the last name Creft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creft 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Creft. 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 70 military records available for the last name Creft. For the veterans among your Creft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Creft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Creft in 1964 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creft 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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