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Creary Family History

Creary Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCreary.

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


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Where is the Creary family from?

You can see how Creary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 43 Creary families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Creary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Creary families in 1911.
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What did your Creary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Creary. 48% of Creary men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Creary women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creary were Salesman and Mechanic.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Creary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Creary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creary 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Creary. 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 Creary. For the veterans among your Creary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creary lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Creary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Creary in 1953 was 36, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creary 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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