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Kranking Family History

Kranking Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kraning, Kanning, Rankin, Rankins, Krahling, Branting, Branning

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Where is the Kranking family from?

You can see how Kranking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranking family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kranking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kranking family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kranking's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kranking families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Kranking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranking 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kranking. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kranking. For the veterans among your Kranking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranking lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kranking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kranking in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kranking 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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