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Cruet Family History

Cruet 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: Crust, Cruea, Pruet, Cruey, Brust, Court, Creek, Rust, Rue, Brue

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Where is the Cruet family from?

You can see how Cruet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cruet family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cruet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cruet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Cruet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruet 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Cruet. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cruet. For the veterans among your Cruet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cruet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cruet in 1966 was 90, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruet 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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