Crecelius Family History

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Crecelius Name Meaning

German: humanistic Latinized form of Kretzel, Krätzel, shortened pet forms of the personal name Pankratz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Redenius, Chelius, Cornelius, Lenius, Chellis, Freels, Gregorius

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Crecelius Family Origin

Where is the Crecelius family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Crecelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crecelius family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crecelius families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Crecelius family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crecelius's in the USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Crecelius families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crecelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Crecelius Family Occupations

    What did your Crecelius ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Crecelius family was Keeping House. Farmer, Farming and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Crecelius. The most common Crecelius occupation in the USA was Farmer. 53% of Crecelius's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      53%

    • Farming

      9%

    • Blacksmith

      6%

    • Keeping House

      6%

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    Crecelius Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crecelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crecelius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Crecelius. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Crecelius. For the veterans among your Crecelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Crecelius Life Expectancy

    What is the average Crecelius lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crecelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crecelius in 1957 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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