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Krewson Family History

Krewson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen.

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


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Where is the Krewson family from?

You can see how Krewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krewson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Krewson families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Krewson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krewson families in 1891.
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What did your Krewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krewson. 22% of Krewson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Krewson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krewson were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Krewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krewson 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Krewson. 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 958 military records available for the last name Krewson. For the veterans among your Krewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krewson lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Krewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krewson in 1940 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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