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Creekbaum Family History

Creekbaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kriechbaum Krichbaum or Kriegbaum.

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


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Where is the Creekbaum family from?

You can see how Creekbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creekbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Creekbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Creekbaum families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Creekbaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Creekbaum families in 1840.
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What did your Creekbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Creekbaum. 37% of Creekbaum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Creekbaum women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Painter
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Creekbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Creekbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creekbaum 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Creekbaum. 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 231 military records available for the last name Creekbaum. For the veterans among your Creekbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creekbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Creekbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Creekbaum in 1962 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Creekbaum 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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