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Kros Family History

Kros 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: Kos, Kron, Ros, Krol, Aros, Oros, Koos, Klos, Gros, Krok

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Where is the Kros family from?

You can see how Kros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kros family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kros families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kros's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kros families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kros 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 Kros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kros. 63% of Kros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kros women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Kros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kros 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Kros. 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 222 military records available for the last name Kros. For the veterans among your Kros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kros lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kros in 1959 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kros 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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