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Creiton Family History

Creiton 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, Crofton, Preston, Ireton, Creedon, Croxton, Brenton

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Where is the Creiton family from?

You can see how Creiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creiton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creiton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Creiton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creiton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Creiton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creiton 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 70 census records available for the last name Creiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creiton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Creiton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Creiton. For the veterans among your Creiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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