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Krusey Family History

Krusey 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: Kruse, Krusen, Kruser, Pusey, Kusel, Kinsey, Krumrey, Kelsey, Cruse

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Where is the Krusey family from?

You can see how Krusey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krusey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krusey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Krusey families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Krusey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Krusey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krusey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krusey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krusey. 30% of Krusey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krusey women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Krusey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Krusey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krusey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Krusey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Krusey. For the veterans among your Krusey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krusey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Krusey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Krusey in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2000.

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