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Cruickhank Family History

Cruickhank 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: Cruickshank, Cruikshank, Brickman, Brockbank, Rickman, Truchan

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Where is the Cruickhank family from?

You can see how Cruickhank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruickhank family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cruickhank families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cruickhank family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruickhank's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Cruickhank families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Cruickhank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruickhank 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cruickhank. 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 Cruickhank. For the veterans among your Cruickhank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruickhank lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruickhank 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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