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Origins of the Kruse surname

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About the Kruses

We have a total number of 2094 records for people with the last name Kruse.

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Where do most Kruses live?

In 1921, most Kruses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kruses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 832 records for the Kruse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1874.

Who were Kruses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kruses.

What are the most common Kruse first names?

  • Henry
  • John
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Kruses

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

Common Female occupations for Kruses in 1921
General Servant Domestic

6

Cook Domestic

5

None

5

At School

4

Living On Own Means

3

Common Male occupations for Kruses in 1921
Farm Hands

33

General Farmers

27

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

23

Tinsmiths

15

Able Seaman

14

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