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Cruske Family History

Cruske 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: Cruse, Crusoe, Bruske, Kruse, Bruse, Couse, Brunke, Huske, Brusse

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Where is the Cruske family from?

You can see how Cruske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruske families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cruske families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruske's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Cruske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Cruske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruske 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cruske. 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 Cruske. For the veterans among your Cruske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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