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Krot Family History

Krot 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: Kron, Krol, Krotz, Kot, Krok, Krom, Kroth, Krob, Kroh, Krog

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Where is the Krot family from?

You can see how Krot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Krot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Krot family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Krot's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Krot families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krot 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 Krot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krot. 40% of Krot men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Krot women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krot were Loader and Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Loader
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Krot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Krot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krot 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Krot. 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 117 military records available for the last name Krot. For the veterans among your Krot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Krot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Krot in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krot 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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