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Crusen Family History

Crusen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krusen and in North America possibly also an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in Germany.

Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan.

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


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You can see how Crusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crusen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Crusen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Crusen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Crusen families in 1891.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crusen 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Crusen. 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 369 military records available for the last name Crusen. For the veterans among your Crusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crusen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Crusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Crusen in 1959 was 57, and 55 in 2003.

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