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Creeger Family History

Creeger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Krieger or Krüger (see Krueger).

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


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Where is the Creeger family from?

You can see how Creeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Creeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Creeger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Creeger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Creeger families in 1911.
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What did your Creeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creeger. 16% of Creeger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Creeger women worked as a House Keeping.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Farm
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    100%

What Creeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Creeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creeger 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Creeger. 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 358 military records available for the last name Creeger. For the veterans among your Creeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creeger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Creeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Creeger in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Creeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creeger 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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