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Krutz Family History

Krutz Name Meaning

German (Krütz): variant of Kreutz .

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


Similar surnames: Kritz, Kratz, Kautz, Kreuz, Pretz, Kreutz, Kretz, Klutz, Kruth, Krus

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Where is the Krutz family from?

You can see how Krutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krutz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Krutz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krutz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krutz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krutz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krutz. 20% of Krutz men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Krutz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krutz were Miner and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    26%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Krutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krutz 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Krutz. 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 518 military records available for the last name Krutz. For the veterans among your Krutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krutz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Krutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krutz in 1954 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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