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Kruza Family History

Kruza 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: Krupa, Kruzan, Hruza, Reza, Rua, Krizan, Kasza, Kuzma, Buza, Kobza

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Where is the Kruza family from?

You can see how Kruza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kruza families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kruza's in USA. California had the highest population of Kruza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruza 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 Kruza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruza. 50% of Kruza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kruza women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Spider
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kruza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Kruza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruza 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Kruza. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kruza. For the veterans among your Kruza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruza lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kruza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kruza in 1962 was 92, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kruza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruza 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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