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Cruger Family History

Cruger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kruger.

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


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Where is the Cruger family from?

You can see how Cruger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cruger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cruger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruger 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 Cruger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruger. 29% of Cruger men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Cruger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cruger were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Cruger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cruger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruger 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Cruger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cruger. For the veterans among your Cruger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cruger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cruger in 1951 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruger 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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