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Cruikshand Family History

Cruikshand 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: Cruikshank, Cruickshank, Crookshank, Crossland, Crusan, Crissman

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Where is the Cruikshand family from?

You can see how Cruikshand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruikshand family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Cruikshand families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Cruikshand families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruikshand's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cruikshand families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cruikshand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruikshand 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cruikshand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cruikshand. For the veterans among your Cruikshand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruikshand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruikshand 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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