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Creland Family History

Creland 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: Ireland, Breland, Cleland, Calland, Ryland, Copeland, Wieland, Eland

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Where is the Creland family from?

You can see how Creland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Creland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Creland family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Creland's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Creland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creland 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 114 census records available for the last name Creland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creland 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Creland. 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 11 military records available for the last name Creland. For the veterans among your Creland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Creland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Creland in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creland 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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