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Cruell Family History

Cruell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krull 1 or Krüll (see Krull ).

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


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Where is the Cruell family from?

You can see how Cruell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cruell family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cruell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cruell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cruell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cruell. 100% of Cruell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cruell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Cruell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruell 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Cruell. 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 65 military records available for the last name Cruell. For the veterans among your Cruell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cruell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cruell in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruell 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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