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Kruge Family History

Kruge 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: Krug, Kruse, Krage, Kluge, Ruge, Fruge, Kruger, Krugh, Kage, Rue

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Where is the Kruge family from?

You can see how Kruge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kruge families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kruge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kruge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruge 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 Kruge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruge. 34% of Kruge men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kruge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruge were Janitor and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Engineer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Sales Lady
    40%

What Kruge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruge 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Kruge. 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 851 military records available for the last name Kruge. For the veterans among your Kruge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kruge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kruge in 1966 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruge 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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