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Crue Family History

Crue Name 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: Rue, Brue, Cruse, Crum, Cruz, Prue, Cue, Cruce, Crute, Cruea

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Where is the Crue family from?

You can see how Crue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Crue families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Crue's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Crue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crue 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 Crue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crue. 40% of Crue men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Crue women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crue were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crue 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Crue. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 452 military records available for the last name Crue. For the veterans among your Crue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crue lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Crue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Crue in 1950 was 55, and 66 in 2002.

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