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Cruther Family History

Cruther 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: Ruther, Cruthers, Crutcher, Clutter, Brother, Cutrer, Cutler, Rather

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Where is the Cruther family from?

You can see how Cruther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cruther families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruther's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cruther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruther 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 Cruther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cruther. 100% of Cruther men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cruther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Cruther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruther 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cruther. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cruther. For the veterans among your Cruther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruther lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Cruther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cruther in 1996 was 86, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruther 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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