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Cretchley Family History

Cretchley 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: Critchley, Crutchley, Brenchley, Reichley, Checkley, Richley

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Where is the Cretchley family from?

You can see how Cretchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretchley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cretchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Cretchley families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cretchley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cretchley families in 1891.
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What did your Cretchley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cretchley. 88% of Cretchley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Cretchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretchley 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Cretchley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cretchley. For the veterans among your Cretchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretchley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretchley

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