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Krooss Family History

Krooss 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: Kross, Ross, Cross, Roos, Gross, Kress, Koss, Bross, Krass, Koos

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Where is the Krooss family from?

You can see how Krooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krooss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krooss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Krooss families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krooss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Krooss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krooss 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 Krooss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krooss. 50% of Krooss men worked as a Pressman and 100% of Krooss women worked as a 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

  • Pressman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Krooss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Krooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krooss 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Krooss. 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 148 military records available for the last name Krooss. For the veterans among your Krooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krooss lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Krooss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krooss in 1947 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krooss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krooss 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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