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Krenzel Name Meaning

South German: diminutive of Kranz .

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


Similar surnames: Kuenzel, Frenzel, Kenkel, Krengel, Krenzer, Brenzel, Krenz, Rendel

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Where is the Krenzel family from?

You can see how Krenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenzel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Krenzel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krenzel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Krenzel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krenzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krenzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenzel. 28% of Krenzel men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Krenzel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krenzel were Labor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenzel 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Krenzel. 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 328 military records available for the last name Krenzel. For the veterans among your Krenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Krenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Krenzel in 1964 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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