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Kroener Family History

Kroener Surname Meaning

North German (Kröner): nickname for a blabber or quarreler from Middle Low German kronen ‘to grumble complain’.

German: derivative of Kron.

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


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Where is the Kroener family from?

You can see how Kroener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Kroener families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kroener's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kroener families in 1880.
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What did your Kroener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroener. 28% of Kroener men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kroener women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroener were Carpenter and Home.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Home
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kroener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroener 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Kroener. 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 349 military records available for the last name Kroener. For the veterans among your Kroener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroener lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kroener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kroener in 1958 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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