Crux History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Crux family

The surname Crux was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county.

Early History of the Crux family

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Crux Spelling Variations

Crux has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Crux have been found, including Crux, Cryx, Crucks, Crycks and others.

Early Notables of the Crux family

the Crux family of Crux Hall

Crux migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Cruxs to arrive on North American shores:

Crux Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas Crux, who settled in New York in 1829
Richard Crux, who settled in New York in 1830

Crux Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

George Chas. Crux, aged 25, who settled in America from London, in 1903
Emilio Crux, aged 50, who immigrated to the United States, in 1917
Fransisco Crux, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1924

Crux migration to Canada +

Crux Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

William S. A. Crux, aged 46, who immigrated to Manitoba, Canada, in 1910