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Cruthfield Family History

Cruthfield 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: Crutchfield, Crihfield, Critchfield, Caufield, Caulfield, Chatfield

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Where is the Cruthfield family from?

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

What did your Cruthfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruthfield. 24% of Cruthfield men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Cruthfield women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Minister
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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What Cruthfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Cruthfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruthfield 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cruthfield. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cruthfield. For the veterans among your Cruthfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruthfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Cruthfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cruthfield in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 1993.

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