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Kranich Family History

Kranich Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kranech ‘crane’ a topographic or habitational name referring to a house name due to a sign or picture of a crane (bird)

or a nickname for a long-legged or tall and slender person

or for someone with a proud or dignified gait.

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


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Where is the Kranich family from?

You can see how Kranich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kranich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Kranich families living in New Jersey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kranich's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kranich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kranich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kranich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kranich. 27% of Kranich men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kranich women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kranich were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kranich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranich 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Kranich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kranich. For the veterans among your Kranich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kranich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kranich in 1960 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kranich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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