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Cru Family History

Cru Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chu, Crum, Bru, Cruz, Lu, Qiu, Yu, Ku, Wu, Xu

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Where is the Cru family from?

You can see how Cru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cru family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cru families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cru family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cru's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Cru families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cru surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Cru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cru 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Cru. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Cru. For the veterans among your Cru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cru lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Cru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cru in 1967 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cru 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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