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Creeden Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Creedon . This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Creed, Creedon, Cremin, Creagan, Breden, Weeden, Reeder, Frieden

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Where is the Creeden family from?

You can see how Creeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creeden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creeden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Creeden families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creeden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Creeden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creeden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Creeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Creeden. 100% of Creeden 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Creeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creeden 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Creeden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 997 military records available for the last name Creeden. For the veterans among your Creeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creeden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Creeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Creeden in 1954 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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