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Cruckshak Family History

Cruckshak 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: Cruickshank, Cruikshank, Crookshank, Crankshaw, Rusak, Crookham

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Where is the Cruckshak family from?

You can see how Cruckshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruckshak family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Cruckshak families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cruckshak family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruckshak's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Cruckshak families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Cruckshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruckshak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cruckshak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cruckshak. For the veterans among your Cruckshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruckshak lifespan?

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