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Crossen Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster especially Donegal): shortened form of McCrossen .

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


Similar surnames: Crossan, Crosson, Crossin, Cross, Croskey, Grossen, Cosse, Crosser

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Where is the Crossen family from?

You can see how Crossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crossen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Crossen families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Crossen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crossen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Crossen. 36% of Crossen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Engineer
    22%
  • Student
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Crossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crossen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crossen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Crossen. For the veterans among your Crossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crossen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Crossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Crossen in 1954 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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