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Krones Family History

Krones Surname Meaning

German: probably a patronymic from Kron or Krone.

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


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Where is the Krones family from?

You can see how Krones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krones family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Krones family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Krones's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Krones families in 1840.
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What did your Krones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krones. 18% of Krones men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Krones women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krones were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krones 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Krones. 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 408 military records available for the last name Krones. For the veterans among your Krones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krones lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Krones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krones in 1958 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

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