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Creath Family History

Creath Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Scottish McCreath (see McCrae).

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


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Where is the Creath family from?

You can see how Creath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Creath families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Creath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Creath families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Creath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creath 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Creath. 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 574 military records available for the last name Creath. For the veterans among your Creath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creath lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Creath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Creath in 1946 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creath 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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