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Kroeger Family History

Kroeger Surname Meaning

North German (Kröger): variant of Krüger (see Krueger ). Compare Kroger.

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


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Where is the Kroeger family from?

You can see how Kroeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kroeger families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kroeger's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kroeger families in 1891.
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What did your Kroeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroeger. 24% of Kroeger men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Kroeger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroeger were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Kroeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Kroeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroeger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kroeger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kroeger. For the veterans among your Kroeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroeger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kroeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kroeger in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroeger 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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