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Cruford Family History

Cruford 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: Shuford, Crawford, Buford, Cranford, Bluford, Duford, Crofford

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Where is the Cruford family from?

You can see how Cruford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruford family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Cruford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Cruford family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cruford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruford 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 39 census records available for the last name Cruford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cruford. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cruford. For the veterans among your Cruford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruford

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