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Cruwell Family History

Cruwell 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: Gruwell, Crowell, Truell, Brunell, Colwell, Rowell, Carswell

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Where is the Cruwell family from?

You can see how Cruwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cruwell families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cruwell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cruwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruwell 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 136 census records available for the last name Cruwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruwell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cruwell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cruwell. For the veterans among your Cruwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruwell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Cruwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cruwell in 1977 was 90, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruwell 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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