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Kroos Family History

Kroos Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Kroes.

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


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Where is the Kroos family from?

You can see how Kroos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kroos family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroos's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kroos families in 1891.
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What did your Kroos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kroos. 78% of Kroos men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Kroos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kroos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroos 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Kroos. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kroos. For the veterans among your Kroos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kroos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kroos in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroos 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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