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Cruley Family History

Cruley 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: Bruley, Crumley, Ruley, Druley, Cruey, Cauley, Croley, Craley, Cowley

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Where is the Cruley family from?

You can see how Cruley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cruley families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cruley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cruley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cruley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cruley. 100% of Cruley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cruley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Cruley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruley 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cruley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cruley. For the veterans among your Cruley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Cruley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cruley in 1974 was 68, and 58 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruley 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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