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Kru Family History

Kru 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: Ku, Kou, Krug, Kau, Bru, Krum, Kruk, Krul, Krus, Lu

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Where is the Kru family from?

You can see how Kru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kru family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kru families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kru's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kru families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kru surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kru ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kru ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Kru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kru 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kru. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kru. For the veterans among your Kru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kru lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kru in 1964 was 70, and 104 in 2002.

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