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Kruser Family History

Kruser Surname Meaning

German: nickname from the inflected form of krūs see Kruse.

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


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Where is the Kruser family from?

You can see how Kruser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kruser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Kruser families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruser's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Kruser families in 1841.
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What did your Kruser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Land Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruser. 31% of Kruser men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kruser women worked as a Land Owner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruser were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Land Owner
    25%
  • Snap Machine
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kruser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruser 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Kruser. 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 251 military records available for the last name Kruser. For the veterans among your Kruser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kruser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kruser in 1963 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruser 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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