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Creitz Family History

Creitz Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kreitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Creitz family from?

You can see how Creitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Creitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Creitz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Creitz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Creitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Creitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creitz. 29% of Creitz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Creitz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creitz were Salesman and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Creitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Creitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creitz 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Creitz. 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 518 military records available for the last name Creitz. For the veterans among your Creitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Creitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Creitz in 1961 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creitz 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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