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Crose Family History

Crose Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cruse. Americanized form of an unidentified German or Dutch surname probably Kroos or Kroes.

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


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Where is the Crose family from?

You can see how Crose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Crose families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Crose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crose families in 1911.
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What did your Crose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crose. 20% of Crose men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Crose women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crose were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Crose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crose 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 Crose. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Crose. For the veterans among your Crose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crose lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Crose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Crose in 1947 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crose 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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