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Cruicksank Family History

Cruicksank 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, Brickman, Erickson, Brockbank, Crusan

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Where is the Cruicksank family from?

You can see how Cruicksank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruicksank family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cruicksank families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Cruicksank family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruicksank's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cruicksank families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruicksank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Cruicksank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruicksank 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cruicksank. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cruicksank. For the veterans among your Cruicksank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruicksank lifespan?

Average Cruicksank life expectancy in 1986 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruicksank 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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