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Krutsch Family History

Krutsch Surname Meaning

German: presumably from a Germanized derivative of a Slavic word meaning ‘block of wood’ or ‘piece of cleared land’

hence a metonymic occupational name for a forester or

a topographic name for someone who lived on or farmed land that had recently been cleared.

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


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Where is the Krutsch family from?

You can see how Krutsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krutsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krutsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Krutsch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krutsch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krutsch families in 1911.
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What did your Krutsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krutsch. 48% of Krutsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krutsch women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Krutsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Krutsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krutsch 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Krutsch. 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 276 military records available for the last name Krutsch. For the veterans among your Krutsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krutsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Krutsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krutsch in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krutsch 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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