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Cregor Family History

Cregor Surname Meaning

see Craker.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cregor family from?

You can see how Cregor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cregor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cregor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Cregor families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cregor's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Cregor families in 1851.
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What did your Cregor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cregor. 40% of Cregor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cregor women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Delivery
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cregor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cregor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cregor 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Cregor. 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 197 military records available for the last name Cregor. For the veterans among your Cregor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cregor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cregor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cregor in 1962 was 57, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cregor 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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