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Crusby Family History

Crusby 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: Crosby, Causby, Crumby, Cressy, Cruse, Clasby, Busby, Causey, Ormsby

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Where is the Crusby family from?

You can see how Crusby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crusby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Crusby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Crusby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Crusby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Crusby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crusby 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 151 census records available for the last name Crusby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crusby 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Crusby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Crusby. For the veterans among your Crusby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crusby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Crusby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Crusby in 1974 was 26, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crusby 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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