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Cruggs Family History

Cruggs 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: Craggs, Scruggs, Chugg, Scroggs, Riggs, Rugg, Cragg, Briggs, Brugge

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Where is the Cruggs family from?

You can see how Cruggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruggs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cruggs families living in Colorado. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cruggs's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Cruggs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Cruggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruggs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cruggs. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cruggs. For the veterans among your Cruggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruggs lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Cruggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cruggs in 1981 was 82, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruggs 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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