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Cregger Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and German Kreger or German Kröger (see Kroeger ).

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


Similar surnames: Creger, Creager, Crigger, Creeger, Kreiger, Crigler, Kreager, Kreeger

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Where is the Cregger family from?

You can see how Cregger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cregger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cregger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Cregger families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Cregger's in USA. Ohio and 3 other states had the highest population of Cregger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cregger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cregger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cregger. 34% of Cregger men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Cregger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cregger were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cregger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cregger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cregger. 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 702 military records available for the last name Cregger. For the veterans among your Cregger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cregger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cregger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cregger in 1945 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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