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Creiner Family History

Creiner 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: Reiner, Kreiner, Greiner, Breiner, Criner, Creamer, Reisner, Leiner

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Where is the Creiner family from?

You can see how Creiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Creiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Creiner families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Creiner's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Creiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creiner 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 131 census records available for the last name Creiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creiner 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Creiner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Creiner. For the veterans among your Creiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creiner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Creiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Creiner in 1973 was 39, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creiner 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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