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Crums Family History

Crums Surname 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: Crum, Crump, Crumb, Crumm, Crume, Cross, Russ, Cyrus, Gruss, Drum

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Where is the Crums family from?

You can see how Crums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crums family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crums families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Crums families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Crums's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Crums families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crums surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Crums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crums 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Crums. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Crums. For the veterans among your Crums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crums lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Crums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Crums in 1977 was 27, and 38 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crums ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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