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Kruth Family History

Kruth Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an old personal name cognate with the first part of Rudolf. In some cases, a metonymic occupational name for a vegetable or spice dealer.

It is derived from Middle Low German and Middle High German krūt, which translates to ‘greenery’ or ‘cabbage’.

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


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Where is the Kruth family from?

You can see how Kruth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kruth family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kruth's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Kruth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kruth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruth. 28% of Kruth men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kruth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruth were Clerk and Beauty Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruth 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Kruth. 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 475 military records available for the last name Kruth. For the veterans among your Kruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kruth in 1959 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruth 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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