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Cruskshawk Family History

Cruskshawk 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, Crankshaw, Crawshaw, Cranshaw

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Where is the Cruskshawk family from?

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

There are 2 census records available for the last name Cruskshawk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruskshawk 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 Cruskshawk. 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 Cruskshawk. For the veterans among your Cruskshawk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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