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Crusoe Name Meaning

English (of French Huguenot origin): perhaps from French Crusiaux a topographic name from a diminutive of creux ‘hollow’ or alternatively perhaps a variant of Croiseau a habitational name from any of the places so named in Arquennes (Hainault) or Bornival (Brabant).

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


Similar surnames: Crust, Cruse, Bruso, Crase, Kruse, Bruske, Brusse, Cruce, Bruse

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Where is the Crusoe family from?

You can see how Crusoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crusoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crusoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Crusoe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Crusoe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Crusoe families in 1911.
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What did your Crusoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crusoe. 41% of Crusoe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Crusoe women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crusoe were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Crusoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crusoe 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Crusoe. 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 735 military records available for the last name Crusoe. For the veterans among your Crusoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crusoe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Crusoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Crusoe in 1960 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

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