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Creelman Family History

Creelman Name Meaning

Scottish: probably an occupational name derived from Middle English crel ‘large wicker basket creel’ + man probably denoting someone who used a creel for catching or storing fish.

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


Similar surnames: Greenan, Greenman, Crossman, Kelman, Freedman, Creedon, Creegan

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Where is the Creelman family from?

You can see how Creelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Creelman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 137 Creelman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 61% of all the recorded Creelman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Creelman families in 1911.
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What did your Creelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Creelman. 56% of Creelman men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Creelman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Creelman were Laborer and At Home. .

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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
    56%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Student
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Student
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • At Home
    19%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Creelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creelman 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 Creelman. 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 Creelman. For the veterans among your Creelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creelman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Creelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Creelman in 1944 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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