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Cruett Family History

Cruett 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: Truett, Pruett, Cluett, Bruett, Brett, Corbett, Cueto, Arnett

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Where is the Cruett family from?

You can see how Cruett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Cruett families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cruett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruett 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 Cruett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruett. 60% of Cruett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cruett women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Cruett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Cruett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cruett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cruett. For the veterans among your Cruett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Cruett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cruett in 1978 was 74, and 74 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruett 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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