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Lopez Cruz Family History

Lopez Cruz 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: Santa Cruz, Da Cruz, Lopez, De La Cruz, Loper, Popescu, Looper, Kopec

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Where is the Lopez Cruz family from?

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What did your Lopez Cruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lopez Cruz. 34% of Lopez Cruz men worked as a Labrador and 38% of Lopez Cruz women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lopez Cruz were Jornalero and Lavandera.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    34%
  • Labrador
    17%
  • Carpintero
    17%
  • Jornalero
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    38%
  • Costurera
    38%
  • Lavandera
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 441 immigration records available for the last name Lopez Cruz. 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 202 military records available for the last name Lopez Cruz. For the veterans among your Lopez Cruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopez Cruz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lopez Cruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lopez Cruz in 1962 was 80, and 24 in 2004.

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