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Creach Family History

Creach Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Creech. This form is rare in Britain.

Probably also an Americanized form of German Krietsch (or some other similar like-sounding surname).

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


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Where is the Creach family from?

You can see how Creach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Creach families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Creach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Creach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Creach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creach. 33% of Creach men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Creach women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creach were New Worker and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Creach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creach 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Creach. 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 780 military records available for the last name Creach. For the veterans among your Creach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creach lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Creach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Creach in 1952 was 54, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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