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Krans Family History

Krans Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch crans ‘wreath, garland, crown’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of wreaths and garlands, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a garland, or a nickname for someone whose hair was tonsured.

Swedish: ornamental name from krans ‘wreath, garland’. Compare Krantz.

German: nickname possibly for a gossip or a glutton from Middle High German grans ‘beak’.

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


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You can see how Krans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Krans families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Krans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krans families in 1891.
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What did your Krans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krans. 100% of Krans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Krans. For the veterans among your Krans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krans in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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