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Creile Family History

Creile 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: Credle, Crile, Reile, Reil, Cripe, Crite, Preble, Crete, Reise

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Where is the Creile family from?

You can see how Creile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creile family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Creile families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Creile's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Creile families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creile 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 14 census records available for the last name Creile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creile 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Creile. 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 Creile. For the veterans among your Creile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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