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Cruson Family History

Cruson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. Compare Crusan.

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


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Where is the Cruson family from?

You can see how Cruson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cruson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cruson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cruson families in 1891.
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What did your Cruson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cruson. 100% of Cruson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cruson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruson 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Cruson. 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 266 military records available for the last name Cruson. For the veterans among your Cruson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cruson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cruson in 1963 was 83, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruson 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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