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Cregeir Family History

Cregeir 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: Creger, Breger, Reger, Kreger, Credeur, Greger, Cregger, Creager

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Where is the Cregeir family from?

You can see how Cregeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cregeir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Cregeir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Cregeir families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cregeir's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cregeir families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Cregeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cregeir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cregeir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cregeir. For the veterans among your Cregeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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