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Kruschke Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Kruszka ‘pear tree’ or of its Sorbian cognate Kruška.

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


Similar surnames: Krutsch, Kruck, Kruse, Perschke, Rusche, Reschke, Kresch, Kuechle

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Where is the Kruschke family from?

You can see how Kruschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Kruschke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kruschke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kruschke families in 1880.
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What did your Kruschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruschke. 29% of Kruschke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kruschke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruschke were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruschke 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Kruschke. 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 345 military records available for the last name Kruschke. For the veterans among your Kruschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kruschke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kruschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kruschke in 1960 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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