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Cruea Family History

Cruea Surname Meaning

Variant of Cruey.

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


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Where is the Cruea family from?

You can see how Cruea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Cruea families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cruea's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cruea families in 1880.
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What did your Cruea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruea. 34% of Cruea men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cruea women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cruea were Proprietor and Cashier.

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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
    34%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%

What Cruea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cruea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruea 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cruea. 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 256 military records available for the last name Cruea. For the veterans among your Cruea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cruea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cruea in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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