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Kranch Family History

Kranch 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: Branch, Ranch, Krach, Kranich, Kranz, Brach, Trench, Franco, Franca

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Where is the Kranch family from?

You can see how Kranch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kranch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kranch families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kranch's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kranch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kranch 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 Kranch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kranch. 25% of Kranch men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kranch women worked as an 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kranch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kranch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranch 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kranch. 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 193 military records available for the last name Kranch. For the veterans among your Kranch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kranch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kranch in 1956 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kranch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kranch 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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