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Dekruif Family History

Dekruif 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: Decuir, Kruis, Derrig, Dykhuis, Derwin, Debruhl, De Bruin, Defrain

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Where is the Dekruif family from?

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

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

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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

  • Trucker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Dekruif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekruif 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dekruif. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dekruif. For the veterans among your Dekruif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekruif lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dekruif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dekruif in 1966 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekruif 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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