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Kruel Name Meaning

German (Krül): probably a variant of Krull a nickname from Middle Low German krul ‘shock of hair curly hair’.

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


Similar surnames: Krull, Krul, Krol, Kruse, Krus, Kroll, Krauel, Kriel, Rubel, Kruer

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Where is the Kruel family from?

You can see how Kruel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Kruel families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kruel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kruel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kruel. 37% of Kruel 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Shoe Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruel 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kruel. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kruel. For the veterans among your Kruel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kruel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kruel in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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