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Creigan Family History

Creigan 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: Creegan, Cregan, Creagan, Craigen, Crehan, Breihan, Regan, Freiman

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Where is the Creigan family from?

You can see how Creigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creigan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Creigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Creigan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Creigan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Creigan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creigan 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 139 census records available for the last name Creigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creigan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Creigan. 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 49 military records available for the last name Creigan. For the veterans among your Creigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creigan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creigan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creigan

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