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Cregg Family History

Cregg Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Irish: perhaps a variant of Gregg with devoicing of the initial g.

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


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Where is the Cregg family from?

You can see how Cregg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cregg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cregg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Cregg families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cregg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cregg families in 1891.
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What did your Cregg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cregg. 34% of Cregg men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Cregg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cregg were Builders Labourer and Cotton Winder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Chemical Works Labou
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Cotton Winder
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cregg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cregg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cregg. 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 Cregg. For the veterans among your Cregg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cregg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cregg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cregg in 1956 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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