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Kruter Family History

Kruter 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: Kruer, Kreuter, Kuter, Krauter, Ruter, Kruger, Pruter, Kruser

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Where is the Kruter family from?

You can see how Kruter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kruter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kruter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kruter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruter 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 Kruter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruter. 100% of Kruter men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Kruter women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kruter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Kruter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruter 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kruter. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kruter. For the veterans among your Kruter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1998, in the United States, Kruter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kruter in 1950 was 36, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kruter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruter 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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