This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Krenck family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Krenck Family History

Krenck 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: Krenik, Krenek, Renck, Krock, Trench, Kruck, Krech, Krack, Krick

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Krenck family from?

You can see how Krenck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Krenck families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Krenck's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Krenck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krenck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Krenck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenck. 29% of Krenck men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Krenck women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krenck were Pressman and Saleslady.

View Census Data for Krenck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Pressman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Krenck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Krenck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Krenck

Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Krenck. 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.

View all Krenck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Krenck. For the veterans among your Krenck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Krenck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Krenck family history

Discover More

What is the average Krenck lifespan?

Average Krenck life expectancy in 1974 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krenck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krenck 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Krenck family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial