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Cruzan Family History

Cruzan 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 Cruzan family from?

You can see how Cruzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cruzan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cruzan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Cruzan families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Cruzan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cruzan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cruzan 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 Cruzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cruzan. 50% of Cruzan men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Cruzan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cruzan were Nurseryman 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Nurseryman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%

What Cruzan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cruzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cruzan 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Cruzan. 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 873 military records available for the last name Cruzan. For the veterans among your Cruzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cruzan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cruzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cruzan in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cruzan 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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