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Cruelle Family History

Cruelle 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: Ruelle, Capelle, Crumble, Truell, Cuello, Nuelle, Roelle, Crull

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Where is the Cruelle family from?

You can see how Cruelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cruelle family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cruelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruelle 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 Cruelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cruelle. 100% of Cruelle men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Cruelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Cruelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruelle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cruelle. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cruelle. For the veterans among your Cruelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruelle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Cruelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cruelle in 1970 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruelle 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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