Origins of the Cruz surname

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We have a total of 1702 records for people with the last name Cruz.

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    In 1921, most Cruzes lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Cruz

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    What are the most common Cruz first names?

    Juan

    Jose

    Maria

    Juana

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    Common jobs for Cruzes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Cruzes in 1921

    At Home

    21

    None

    17

    Nil

    13

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    11

    Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Cruzes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    99

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    43

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    42

    Sales Clerks

    26

    General Farmers

    24

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