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Crusan Family History

Crusan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan.

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


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Where is the Crusan family from?

You can see how Crusan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crusan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crusan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Crusan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crusan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crusan families in 1891.
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What did your Crusan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crusan. 30% of Crusan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Crusan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crusan were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Crusan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crusan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crusan 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Crusan. 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 982 military records available for the last name Crusan. For the veterans among your Crusan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crusan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crusan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crusan in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crusan 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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