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Kruetz Family History

Kruetz 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: Kretz, Ruetz, Krutz, Ketz, Kritz, Kratz, Kuntz, Pretz, Kruer, Rutz

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Where is the Kruetz family from?

You can see how Kruetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kruetz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruetz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kruetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kruetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kruetz. 100% of Kruetz men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Kruetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Kruetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruetz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kruetz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kruetz. For the veterans among your Kruetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Kruetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kruetz in 1966 was 79, and 57 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kruetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruetz 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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