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Crestey Family History

Crestey 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: Cressey, Cressy, Chester, Pressey, Crete, Chesley, Cresta, Trester

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Where is the Crestey family from?

You can see how Crestey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crestey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Crestey families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Crestey families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crestey's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Crestey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Crestey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crestey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Crestey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Crestey. For the veterans among your Crestey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crestey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Crestey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Crestey in 1983 was 69, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crestey 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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