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Krasnoff Family History

Krasnoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Russian and Jewish (from Ukraine) Krasnov.

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


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Where is the Krasnoff family from?

You can see how Krasnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krasnoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krasnoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Krasnoff families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Krasnoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krasnoff families in 1920.
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What did your Krasnoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krasnoff. 25% of Krasnoff men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Krasnoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krasnoff were Bookkeeper and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Dealer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krasnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krasnoff 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Krasnoff. 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 186 military records available for the last name Krasnoff. For the veterans among your Krasnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krasnoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krasnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krasnoff in 1962 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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