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Crues Family History

Crues 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: Croes, Cruea, Cruey, Crees, Cross, Fries, Russ, Ries, Cyrus, Creek

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Where is the Crues family from?

You can see how Crues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crues family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Crues families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Crues families living in Cornwall. This was about 86% of all the recorded Crues's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Crues families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crues 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 Crues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crues. 50% of Crues men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Crues women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Crues family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Crues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crues 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Crues. 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 155 military records available for the last name Crues. For the veterans among your Crues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crues lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Crues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Crues in 1971 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crues 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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