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Creagh Family History

Creagh Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Craobhach Ó Craobhaigh ‘descendant of Craobhach’ a byname meaning ‘curly(-headed)’ or ‘prolific’ (from craobh ‘branch bough’); see Cray.

This is an epithet of the O'Neills of Clare one of whose ancestors is said to have carried a green branch into battle.

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


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Where is the Creagh family from?

You can see how Creagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Creagh families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Creagh's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Creagh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creagh 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 Creagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creagh. 22% of Creagh men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Creagh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creagh were Electrician and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Lineman
    10%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Creagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Creagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creagh 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Creagh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Creagh. For the veterans among your Creagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creagh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Creagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Creagh in 1962 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creagh 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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