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Creps Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Krebs or of its variant Kreps .

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


Similar surnames: Crepps, Crews, Cress, Kreps, Reis, Crewse, Crapps, Preus, Cripe, Rees

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Where is the Creps family from?

You can see how Creps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Creps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Creps families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Creps's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Creps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Creps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Splicer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creps. 44% of Creps men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Creps women worked as a Splicer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creps were Janitor and House Work. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Splicer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Creps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creps 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Creps. 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 532 military records available for the last name Creps. For the veterans among your Creps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creps lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Creps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Creps in 1958 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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