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Credie Surname 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.

Where is the Credie family from?

You can see how Credie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Credie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Credie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Credie families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Credie's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Credie families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Credie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Credie family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 589 census records available for the last name Credie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Credie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 185 immigration records available for the last name Credie. 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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Military Records

There are 162 military records available for the last name Credie. For the veterans among your Credie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Credie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Credie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Credie in 1970 was 55, and 57 in 1981.

Credie Surname Meaning

Where is the Credie family from?

What Credie family records will you find?

What is the average Credie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Credie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Credie in 1970 was 55, and 57 in 1981.

819	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
162	Military Records
185	Immigration Records
589	Census and Voter Lists
311	Member Trees

819	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
162	Military Records
185	Immigration Records
589	Census and Voter Lists
311	Member Trees

Credie Family History