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Cretien Family History

Cretien 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: Chretien, Crete, Crevier, Cremin, Creeden, Green, Creamer, Rutten

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Where is the Cretien family from?

You can see how Cretien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cretien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 5 Cretien families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cretien's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cretien families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cretien 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 Cretien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cretien. 100% of Cretien men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cretien women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Cretien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Cretien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretien 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Cretien. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cretien. For the veterans among your Cretien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Cretien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cretien in 1967 was 76, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretien 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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