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Kruize Family History

Kruize Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly a variant of Kroese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kruize family from?

You can see how Kruize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruize family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kruize families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kruize's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kruize families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruize surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kruize. 55% of Kruize men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Draftsman
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Kruize family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Kruize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruize 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Kruize. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kruize. For the veterans among your Kruize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruize lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kruize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kruize in 1962 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

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