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Cruthis Family History

Cruthis Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Carruthers. This surname is found mainly in IL and NC.

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


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Where is the Cruthis family from?

You can see how Cruthis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruthis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruthis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cruthis families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cruthis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cruthis families in 1891.
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What did your Cruthis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cruthis. 40% of Cruthis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Merchant
    9%

What Cruthis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cruthis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruthis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cruthis. 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 255 military records available for the last name Cruthis. For the veterans among your Cruthis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruthis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cruthis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cruthis in 1960 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruthis 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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