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Kruezer Family History

Kruezer 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: Krueger, Kreutzer, Krieger, Krenzer, Grueter, Kretzer, Grueser, Kruer

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Where is the Kruezer family from?

You can see how Kruezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruezer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kruezer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kruezer family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruezer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kruezer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruezer 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 Kruezer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruezer. 28% of Kruezer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kruezer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruezer were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
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What Kruezer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Kruezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruezer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kruezer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kruezer. For the veterans among your Kruezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruezer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Kruezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kruezer in 1974 was 89, and 91 in 1976.

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