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Cruthers Family History

Cruthers Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Carruthers.

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


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Where is the Cruthers family from?

You can see how Cruthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cruthers families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Cruthers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cruthers families in 1891.
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What did your Cruthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cruthers. 100% of Cruthers 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cruthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruthers 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Cruthers. 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 727 military records available for the last name Cruthers. For the veterans among your Cruthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruthers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cruthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cruthers in 1961 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruthers 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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