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Kruzel Family History

Kruzel Surname Meaning

Polish (Krużel): metonymic occupational name for a potter from krużel ‘small clay utensil pot’.

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


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Where is the Kruzel family from?

You can see how Kruzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kruzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kruzel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruzel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kruzel families in 1911.
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What did your Kruzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruzel. 48% of Kruzel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kruzel women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruzel were Tailor and Janitress.

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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%
  • Labor
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Janitress
    9%

What Kruzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruzel 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Kruzel. 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 392 military records available for the last name Kruzel. For the veterans among your Kruzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kruzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kruzel in 1962 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruzel 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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