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Cruiz Family History

Cruiz 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: Cruz, Ruiz, Fruit, Cui, Cruse, Bruin, Rutz, Crum, Crump, Kriz

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Where is the Cruiz family from?

You can see how Cruiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruiz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Cruiz families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cruiz's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cruiz families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruiz 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 Cruiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruiz. 64% of Cruiz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cruiz women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cruiz were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Gardner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Cruiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Cruiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruiz 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Cruiz. 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 73 military records available for the last name Cruiz. For the veterans among your Cruiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruiz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Cruiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cruiz in 1965 was 78, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruiz 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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