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Cruey Family History

Cruey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname possibly German Krüer (see Kruer) or Dutch Kruijer.

An occupational name for a porter derived from kruien ‘to carry goods (by a wheelbarrow)’.

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


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Where is the Cruey family from?

You can see how Cruey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cruey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cruey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cruey families in 1891.
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What did your Cruey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruey. 38% of Cruey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cruey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cruey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cruey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruey 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Cruey. 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 233 military records available for the last name Cruey. For the veterans among your Cruey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cruey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cruey in 1945 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruey 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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