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Cruza Family History

Cruza 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: Cruz, Cruea, Hruza, Cruzan, Cruze, Reza, Rua, Cuda, Buza, Roza

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Where is the Cruza family from?

You can see how Cruza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cruza families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cruza's in USA. California had the highest population of Cruza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruza 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 182 census records available for the last name Cruza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruza 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Cruza. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cruza. For the veterans among your Cruza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruza lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Cruza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cruza in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruza 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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