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Credille Family History

Credille 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: Cedillo, Reville, Credle, Deville, Neville, Iredale, Chaille

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Where is the Credille family from?

You can see how Credille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credille family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Credille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Credille family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Credille's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Credille families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Credille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Credille. 56% of Credille men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Credille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credille 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Credille. 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 436 military records available for the last name Credille. For the veterans among your Credille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credille lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Credille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Credille in 1958 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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