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Krosse Family History

Krosse Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kroese, Kross, Rosse, Kresse, Crosse, Krouse, Grosse, Kosse, Ross

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Where is the Krosse family from?

You can see how Krosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krosse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krosse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Krosse families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krosse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krosse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krosse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krosse. 100% of Krosse women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Krosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krosse 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Krosse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Krosse. For the veterans among your Krosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krosse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Krosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krosse in 1967 was 62, and 45 in 2002.

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