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Cruwys Family History

Cruwys Surname Meaning

see Cruse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cruwys family from?

You can see how Cruwys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruwys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cruwys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Cruwys families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Cruwys's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cruwys families in 1891.
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What did your Cruwys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Municipal Labourer Bleaning Section Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cruwys. 100% of Cruwys men worked as a Municipal Labourer Bleaning Section Heavy Work and 92% of Cruwys 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Municipal Labourer Bleaning Section Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Cruwys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cruwys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruwys 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Cruwys. 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 132 military records available for the last name Cruwys. For the veterans among your Cruwys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruwys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Cruwys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cruwys in 1966 was 61, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruwys 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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