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Krodel Family History

Krodel Surname Meaning

German (Krödel): from an old personal name related to Ruhm ‘fame’.

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


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Where is the Krodel family from?

You can see how Krodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krodel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krodel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Krodel family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krodel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Krodel families in 1891.
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What did your Krodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krodel. 25% of Krodel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Krodel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krodel were Carpenter and Shoemaker.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Shoemaker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krodel 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Krodel. 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 799 military records available for the last name Krodel. For the veterans among your Krodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krodel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Krodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Krodel in 1951 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krodel 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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