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Kroesen Family History

Kroesen Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Kroes. Compare Crusan, Crusen, Cruson, Cruzan, Cruzen, Krewson, Krusen and Kruzan.

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


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Where is the Kroesen family from?

You can see how Kroesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kroesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Kroesen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kroesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroesen 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 Kroesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroesen. 50% of Kroesen men worked as a Printer and 100% of Kroesen women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Musician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kroesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kroesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroesen 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Kroesen. 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 520 military records available for the last name Kroesen. For the veterans among your Kroesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroesen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kroesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kroesen in 1959 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroesen 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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