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Cruty Family History

Cruty 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: Crute, Cruey, Drury, Ruth, Ruta, Cruse, Duty, Couto, Rutz, Crum

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Where is the Cruty family from?

You can see how Cruty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cruty families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cruty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Cruty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruty 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cruty. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cruty. For the veterans among your Cruty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruty lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Cruty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cruty in 1978 was 66, and 94 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruty 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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