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Krug Family History

Krug Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of mugs and jugs from Middle High German kruoc ‘jug drinking vessel’; alternatively mostly in southern and eastern Germany a nickname for a heavy drinker.

Occupational name for a tavern keeper from Krug ‘inn tavern’ especially in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Krug family from?

You can see how Krug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krug family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Krug families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krug's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Krug families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krug ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Garment Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Krug. 50% of Krug men worked as a Garment Cutter and 100% of Krug women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Garment Cutter
    50%
  • Dock Labr Heavy Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Krug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krug 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Krug. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Krug. For the veterans among your Krug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krug lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Krug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krug in 1946 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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