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Cruzat Family History

Cruzat 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: Cruzan, Cruz, Crusan, Crust, Rudat, Kruzan, Cruea, Hruza, Cruzen

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Where is the Cruzat family from?

You can see how Cruzat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruzat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruzat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Cruzat families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruzat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cruzat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruzat 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 250 census records available for the last name Cruzat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruzat 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Cruzat. 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 172 military records available for the last name Cruzat. For the veterans among your Cruzat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruzat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cruzat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cruzat in 1963 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruzat 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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