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Kruze Family History

Kruze 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: Kruse, Kruzel, Cruze, Rue, Brue, Kruck, Krug, Brule, Kure, Rule

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Where is the Kruze family from?

You can see how Kruze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruze family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kruze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kruze family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruze's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kruze families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruze 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 Kruze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kruze. 43% of Kruze men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Rock Mason
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Kruze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Kruze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruze 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Kruze. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kruze. For the veterans among your Kruze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruze lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kruze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kruze in 1961 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kruze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruze 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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