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Krochmal Family History

Krochmal Surname Meaning

Polish: from krochmal ‘starch’ a nickname for a stiff person.

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


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Where is the Krochmal family from?

You can see how Krochmal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krochmal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krochmal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Krochmal families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Krochmal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krochmal families in 1920.
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What did your Krochmal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krochmal. 28% of Krochmal men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Krochmal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Krochmal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krochmal 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Krochmal. 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 329 military records available for the last name Krochmal. For the veterans among your Krochmal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krochmal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Krochmal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krochmal in 1961 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krochmal 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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