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Cruickshk Family History

Cruickshk 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, Erickson, Brucks, Crick, Ricks, Trucks

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Where is the Cruickshk family from?

You can see how Cruickshk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruickshk family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Cruickshk families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cruickshk families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cruickshk's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cruickshk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruickshk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Cruickshk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruickshk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cruickshk. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cruickshk. For the veterans among your Cruickshk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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