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Crull Family History

Crull Surname Meaning

English: variant (metathesized form) of Curl. This surname has now died out in Britain. Americanized form of German Krull.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crull family from?

You can see how Crull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Crull families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Crull's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crull families in 1891.
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What did your Crull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crull. 24% of Crull men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Crull women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crull were Foreman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Crull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crull 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Crull. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crull. For the veterans among your Crull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crull lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Crull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Crull in 1961 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crull 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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