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Kranig Family History

Kranig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kranich.

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


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Where is the Kranig family from?

You can see how Kranig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kranig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kranig family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kranig's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kranig families in 1891.
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What did your Kranig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kranig. 45% of Kranig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kranig women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kranig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Kranig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranig 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Kranig. 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 190 military records available for the last name Kranig. For the veterans among your Kranig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranig lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kranig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kranig in 1953 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kranig 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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