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Creissen Family History

Creissen 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: Reisen, Crissey, Cressey, Greisen, Crispen, Dressen, Crossen

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Where is the Creissen family from?

You can see how Creissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creissen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Creissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Creissen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Creissen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Creissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creissen 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 40 census records available for the last name Creissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creissen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Creissen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Creissen. For the veterans among your Creissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creissen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Creissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Creissen in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creissen 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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