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Creagan Family History

Creagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Creegan. This form is now rare in Ireland and Britain.

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


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Where is the Creagan family from?

You can see how Creagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Creagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Creagan families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Creagan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Creagan families in 1911.
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What did your Creagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creagan. 16% of Creagan men worked as a Machinist and 36% of Creagan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creagan were Salesman and Cashier.

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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

  • Machinist
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Cashier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Creagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creagan 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Creagan. 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 262 military records available for the last name Creagan. For the veterans among your Creagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creagan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Creagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Creagan in 1949 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creagan 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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