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Krienke Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Krienke on Usedom an island in western Pomerania.

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


Similar surnames: Brenke, Krinke, Brieske, Kiecker, Kring, Krenn, Rinne, Kreke, Krenke

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Where is the Krienke family from?

You can see how Krienke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krienke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krienke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Krienke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Krienke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Krienke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krienke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krienke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krienke. 45% of Krienke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Krienke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krienke were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Pantrymaid
    20%
  • Ironer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krienke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krienke 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Krienke. 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 403 military records available for the last name Krienke. For the veterans among your Krienke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krienke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Krienke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krienke in 1950 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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