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Crelier Family History

Crelier 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: Crevier, Creamer, Callier, Freier, Revier, Chenier, Creaser, Crozier

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Where is the Crelier family from?

You can see how Crelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crelier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crelier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Crelier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Crelier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Crelier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Crelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crelier 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Crelier. 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 43 military records available for the last name Crelier. For the veterans among your Crelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crelier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Crelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crelier in 1962 was 61, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crelier 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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