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Croese Family History

Croese Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Croes, Kroese, Creese, Crose, Froese, Roese, Crouse, Crosse, Cross

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Where is the Croese family from?

You can see how Croese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Croese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Croese family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Croese's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Croese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Croese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Croese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Croese 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Croese. 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 24 military records available for the last name Croese. For the veterans among your Croese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Croese lifespan?

Average Croese life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Croese ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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