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Kruetzer Family History

Kruetzer 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: Kretzer, Kreutzer, Krueger, Krenzer, Grueter, Kritzer, Kratzer

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Where is the Kruetzer family from?

You can see how Kruetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruetzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruetzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kruetzer families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kruetzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kruetzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruetzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kruetzer. 100% of Kruetzer men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Kruetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruetzer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kruetzer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kruetzer. For the veterans among your Kruetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruetzer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kruetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kruetzer in 1974 was 82, and 55 in 2002.

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