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Creahan Family History

Creahan Name 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: Crehan, Crahan, Creagan, Trahan, Creegan, Colahan, Breihan, Croghan

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Where is the Creahan family from?

You can see how Creahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creahan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Creahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Creahan families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Creahan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Creahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Creahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Policeman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creahan. 100% of Creahan men worked as a Policeman and 100% of Creahan women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Policeman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Creahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creahan 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Creahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Creahan. For the veterans among your Creahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creahan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Creahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Creahan in 1955 was 34, and 98 in 2002.

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