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Krutsch Family History

Krutsch Name Meaning

German: presumably from a Germanized derivative of a Slavic word meaning ‘block of wood’ or ‘piece of cleared land’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a forester or a topographic name for someone who lived on or farmed land that had recently been cleared.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kutsch, Kruck, Raisch, Deutsch, Busch, Reisch, Krisch, Rusch, Rausch

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Where is the Krutsch family from?

You can see how Krutsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krutsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krutsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Krutsch families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Krutsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krutsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krutsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krutsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krutsch. 48% of Krutsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krutsch women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Krutsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krutsch 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Krutsch. 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 276 military records available for the last name Krutsch. For the veterans among your Krutsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krutsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Krutsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krutsch in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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