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Crudup Family History

Crudup Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Krudop probably a habitational name of unexplained origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crudup family from?

You can see how Crudup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crudup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Crudup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Crudup families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Crudup's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crudup families in 1891.
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What did your Crudup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crudup. 44% of Crudup men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Crudup women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crudup were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Crudup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crudup 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Crudup. 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 929 military records available for the last name Crudup. For the veterans among your Crudup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crudup lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Crudup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crudup in 1958 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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