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Krohan Family History

Krohan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Krohn, Rohan, Drohan, Kohan, Trojan, Mohan, Kron, Roman, Krizan, Khan

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Where is the Krohan family from?

You can see how Krohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krohan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Krohan families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Krohan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krohan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krohan. 100% of Krohan men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Krohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krohan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Krohan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Krohan. For the veterans among your Krohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krohan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krohan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krohan

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