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Kruithof Family History

Kruithof 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: Kristof, Freidhof, Kruth, Ruston, Kluth, Ruth, Kreiter, Kritz, Fruit

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Where is the Kruithof family from?

You can see how Kruithof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruithof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruithof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kruithof families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruithof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kruithof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruithof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruithof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kruithof. 20% of Kruithof men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Kruithof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruithof 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Kruithof. 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 86 military records available for the last name Kruithof. For the veterans among your Kruithof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruithof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kruithof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kruithof in 1964 was 66, and 21 in 2004.

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