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Krocker Family History

Krocker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from the city of Kraków in Poland (see Krock ).

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


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Where is the Krocker family from?

You can see how Krocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krocker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Krocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Krocker families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Krocker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Krocker families in 1891.
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What did your Krocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krocker. 44% of Krocker men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Krocker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krocker were Butcher and Stenographer.

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Butcher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krocker 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Krocker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krocker. For the veterans among your Krocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krocker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Krocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Krocker in 1965 was 76, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krocker 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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