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Krogh Family History

Krogh Surname Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German (Schleswig-Holstein): variant of Krog.

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


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Where is the Krogh family from?

You can see how Krogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Krogh families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Krogh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Krogh families in 1891.
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What did your Krogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krogh. 100% of Krogh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Krogh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Krogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krogh 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Krogh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krogh. For the veterans among your Krogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krogh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Krogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krogh in 1950 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krogh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krogh 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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