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Cretin Family History

Cretin 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: Cremin, Ireton, Bredin, Frein, Crehan, Crete, Rein, Brewin, Cureton

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Where is the Cretin family from?

You can see how Cretin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cretin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Cretin families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cretin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cretin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cretin 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 Cretin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cretin. 50% of Cretin men worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cretin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cretin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Cretin. 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 225 military records available for the last name Cretin. For the veterans among your Cretin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cretin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cretin in 1952 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretin 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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