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Krokel Family History

Krokel 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: Krekel, Krodel, Kunkel, Kenkel, Krol, Knobel, Kroner, Roker, Kozel

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Where is the Krokel family from?

You can see how Krokel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krokel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Krokel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Krokel families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krokel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Krokel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krokel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Krokel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krokel 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Krokel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Krokel. For the veterans among your Krokel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krokel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Krokel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krokel in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krokel 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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