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Kronenwetter Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Bavaria and Austria named Kranewitt from Old High German kranawitu ‘juniper tree’ or possibly a topographic name for someone who lived by a juniper Middle High German kranewite.

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


Similar surnames: Cronenwett, Kroner, Rosentreter, Frownfelter, Kronenberger

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Where is the Kronenwetter family from?

You can see how Kronenwetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kronenwetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kronenwetter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kronenwetter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kronenwetter families in 1920.
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What did your Kronenwetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kronenwetter. 60% of Kronenwetter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kronenwetter women worked as a Comptometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kronenwetter were Foreman and Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Kronenwetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kronenwetter 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kronenwetter. 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 123 military records available for the last name Kronenwetter. For the veterans among your Kronenwetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kronenwetter lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Kronenwetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kronenwetter in 1940 was 36, and 87 in 2003.

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