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Kruchten Family History

Kruchten Name Meaning

Dutch and German (mainly Saarland): habitational name from Kruchten in Limburg Krochten in North Brabant or Cruchten in Luxembourg. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Rutten, Auchter, Rechtin, Ruthven, Rushton, Rusten, Buchen, Kucher

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Where is the Kruchten family from?

You can see how Kruchten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruchten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruchten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Kruchten families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kruchten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kruchten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruchten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kruchten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruchten. 61% of Kruchten men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kruchten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruchten were Baker and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruchten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruchten 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kruchten. 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 248 military records available for the last name Kruchten. For the veterans among your Kruchten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruchten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kruchten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kruchten in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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