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Vercruyssen Family History

Vercruyssen 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: Vercruysse, Vercauteren, Marcussen, Derousse, Mccrossen, Verkuilen

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Where is the Vercruyssen family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vercruyssen. 100% of Vercruyssen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vercruyssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Vercruyssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vercruyssen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Vercruyssen. 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 Vercruyssen. For the veterans among your Vercruyssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vercruyssen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1997, in the United States, Vercruyssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vercruyssen in 1953 was 41, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vercruyssen 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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