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Krenzke Family History

Krenzke Surname Meaning

German: from a derivative of Krenz.

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


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Where is the Krenzke family from?

You can see how Krenzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Krenzke families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Krenzke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Krenzke families in 1911.
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What did your Krenzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenzke. 18% of Krenzke men worked as a Truck Driver and 67% of Krenzke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krenzke were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Hired Man
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Krenzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Krenzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenzke 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Krenzke. 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 94 military records available for the last name Krenzke. For the veterans among your Krenzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenzke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Krenzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Krenzke in 1949 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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