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Krows Family History

Krows 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: Kroes, Kross, Prows, Ross, Kos, Cross, Brown, Roos, Gross, Brow

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Where is the Krows family from?

You can see how Krows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krows family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Krows family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krows's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Krows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krows 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 Krows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krows. 100% of Krows men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krows women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Krows family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Krows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krows 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Krows. 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 73 military records available for the last name Krows. For the veterans among your Krows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krows lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Krows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krows in 1958 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krows 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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