This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cruzen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cruzen Family History

Cruzen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cruzen family from?

You can see how Cruzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cruzen families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cruzen's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Cruzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cruzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruzen. 33% of Cruzen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cruzen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cruzen were Proprietor and Nurse.

View Census Data for Cruzen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Cruzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cruzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruzen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cruzen

Passenger Lists

There are 148 immigration records available for the last name Cruzen. 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.

View all Cruzen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 519 military records available for the last name Cruzen. For the veterans among your Cruzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cruzen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cruzen family history

Discover More

What is the average Cruzen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cruzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cruzen in 1955 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cruzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruzen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cruzen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial