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Kruel Family History

Kruel Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 8 Kruel families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kruel families in 1911.
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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Shoe Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Kruel family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruel 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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