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Creighan Family History

Creighan 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: Creighton, Crehan, Creegan, Breihan, Croghan, Meighan, Cregan

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Where is the Creighan family from?

You can see how Creighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creighan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creighan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Creighan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Creighan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Creighan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Creighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creighan 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Creighan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Creighan. For the veterans among your Creighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creighan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Creighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Creighan in 1961 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creighan 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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