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Kruyt Family History

Kruyt 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: Brust, Rust, Kruck, Kraft, Fruit, Krug, Kaut, Kraut, Trust, Kruer

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Where is the Kruyt family from?

You can see how Kruyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruyt family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Kruyt families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruyt's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kruyt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruyt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruyt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Kruyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruyt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kruyt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kruyt. For the veterans among your Kruyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruyt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kruyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kruyt in 1966 was 84, and 87 in 2002.

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