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Cree Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of McCree (see McRae ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Crea, Mcree, Clee, Creed, Croy, Nee, Mcrea, Acree, Bree, Mcnee

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Where is the Cree family from?

You can see how Cree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 111 Cree families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cree's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cree. 17% of Cree men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Cree women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cree were Medical Practitioner and Incapacitated. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Medical Practitioner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • School Teacher
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Cree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cree 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cree. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Cree. For the veterans among your Cree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cree lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Cree in 1942 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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