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Cruss Family History

Cruss 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: Cross, Russ, Gruss, Cruse, Truss, Bruss, Crust, Crass, Pruss, Crush

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Where is the Cruss family from?

You can see how Cruss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Cruss families living in Tennessee. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cruss's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cruss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruss 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 Cruss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruss. 35% of Cruss men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Cruss women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cruss were Farming and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Cruss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cruss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruss 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Cruss. 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 430 military records available for the last name Cruss. For the veterans among your Cruss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Cruss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cruss in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruss 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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