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Kruwel Family History

Kruwel 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: Kruzel, Kruel, Kusel, Rubel, Kugel, Gruel, Kruer, Kruse, Rupel

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Where is the Kruwel family from?

You can see how Kruwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruwel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kruwel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruwel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kruwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruwel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kruwel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kruwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruwel 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 Kruwel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kruwel. For the veterans among your Kruwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruwel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kruwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kruwel in 1967 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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