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Creelin Family History

Creelin 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: Crellin, Creedon, Creegan, Creveling, Creelman, Breslin, Redlin

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Where is the Creelin family from?

You can see how Creelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Creelin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Creelin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Creelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Creelin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Creelin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Creelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creelin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Creelin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Creelin. For the veterans among your Creelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creelin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Creelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Creelin in 1976 was 76, and 84 in 1986.

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