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Vercruysse Family History

Vercruysse Name Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: topographic name for someone who lived by a cross.

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


Similar surnames: Verbrugge, Verhulst, Cross, Debrosse, Derousse, Delfosse, Brusse

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Where is the Vercruysse family from?

You can see how Vercruysse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vercruysse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vercruysse families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vercruysse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vercruysse families in 1920.
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What did your Vercruysse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vercruysse. 24% of Vercruysse men worked as a Gardener and 34% of Vercruysse women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vercruysse were Farmer and Dairyman. .

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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

  • Gardener
    24%
  • Janitor
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Dairyman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Vercruysse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vercruysse 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Vercruysse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Vercruysse. For the veterans among your Vercruysse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vercruysse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Vercruysse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vercruysse in 1959 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

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