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Krolak Family History

Krolak Surname Meaning

Polish (Królak): patronymic from the nickname Król ‘king’ or ‘rabbit’ (see Krol Krolik).

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


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Where is the Krolak family from?

You can see how Krolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krolak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krolak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Krolak families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Krolak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krolak families in 1920.
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What did your Krolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krolak. 47% of Krolak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Krolak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krolak were Assembler and Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Molder
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Assembler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krolak 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Krolak. 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 408 military records available for the last name Krolak. For the veterans among your Krolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krolak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Krolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Krolak in 1956 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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