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Kroon Family History

Kroon Surname Meaning

Dutch (also De Kroon): from Middle Dutch croen(e) ‘crown’ a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a crown or a topographic name from a common field name from this word.

Swedish and North German: variant of Kron.

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


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Where is the Kroon family from?

You can see how Kroon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kroon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kroon families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kroon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kroon families in 1891.
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What did your Kroon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroon. 25% of Kroon men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kroon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroon were Carpenter and Housemaid.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housemaid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kroon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kroon. 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 519 military records available for the last name Kroon. For the veterans among your Kroon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kroon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kroon in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroon 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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