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Krasnow Family History

Krasnow Name Meaning

Altered form of Russian and Jewish (from Ukraine) Krasnov .

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


Similar surnames: Krasner, Kossow, Koslow, Krasnoff, Krasny, Rasnic, Kasner, Arnow

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Where is the Krasnow family from?

You can see how Krasnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krasnow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krasnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Krasnow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krasnow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Krasnow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krasnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krasnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krasnow. 29% of Krasnow men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Krasnow women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krasnow were Peddler and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Peddler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krasnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krasnow 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Krasnow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 310 military records available for the last name Krasnow. For the veterans among your Krasnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krasnow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krasnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krasnow in 1959 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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