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Creedon Name Meaning

Irish (Cork): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Críodáin or Mac Críodáin ‘descendant (or ‘son’) of Críodán’ an Old Irish personal name borne by three saints. It is of uncertain meaning (the ending is diminutive in form). This is a Munster surname often further shortened to Creed .

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


Similar surnames: Creed, Brandon, Keeton, Croxton, Breeden, Creegan, Crellin, Greenan

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Where is the Creedon family from?

You can see how Creedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creedon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Creedon families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Creedon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Creedon families in 1891.
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What did your Creedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Creedon. 100% of Creedon men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Creedon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Shop Assistant (drapery)
    6%
  • General Maid
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Creedon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Creedon. For the veterans among your Creedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creedon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Creedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Creedon in 1959 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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