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Cruickshak Family History

Cruickshak 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, Ruschak, Crookshank, Crankshaw, Rusak

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Where is the Cruickshak family from?

You can see how Cruickshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruickshak family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Cruickshak families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Cruickshak families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruickshak's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Cruickshak families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruickshak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What Cruickshak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Cruickshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruickshak 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 Cruickshak. 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 Cruickshak. For the veterans among your Cruickshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruickshak lifespan?

Average Cruickshak life expectancy in 1998 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruickshak 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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