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Cruishank Family History

Cruishank 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: Cruikshank, Cruickshank, Crusan, Croissant, Crisman, Crookshank

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Where is the Cruishank family from?

You can see how Cruishank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruishank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruishank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cruishank families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cruishank's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cruishank families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Cruishank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruishank 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cruishank. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cruishank. For the veterans among your Cruishank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruishank lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Cruishank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cruishank in 1975 was 78, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruishank 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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