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Cruhton Family History

Cruhton 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: Ruston, Crofton, Croxton, Ruxton, Bruton, Rushton, Brunton, Coulton

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Where is the Cruhton family from?

You can see how Cruhton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruhton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Cruhton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Cruhton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruhton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cruhton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruhton 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 10 census records available for the last name Cruhton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruhton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cruhton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cruhton. For the veterans among your Cruhton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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