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Colon Cruz Family History

Colon Cruz 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: Colaneri, Colon, Santa Cruz, Da Cruz, De La Cruz, Bloniarz, Colone

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What did your Colon Cruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colon Cruz. 27% of Colon Cruz men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Colon Cruz women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    27%
  • Agricultor
    18%
  • Cortador De Caa
    18%
  • Llevador De Carros
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colon Cruz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colon Cruz 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 Colon Cruz. 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 204 military records available for the last name Colon Cruz. For the veterans among your Colon Cruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colon Cruz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Colon Cruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Colon Cruz in 1963 was 66, and 64 in 2003.

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