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Kroth Family History

Kroth Surname Meaning

German:: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element cognate with Gothic hrōtheigs ‘fame victory’.

Compare Kraut Krupp.

variant of Krauth.

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


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Where is the Kroth family from?

You can see how Kroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kroth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kroth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroth 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 Kroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroth. 57% of Kroth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kroth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroth were Laborer and Student.

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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
    57%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Student
    50%

What Kroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroth 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Kroth. 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 538 military records available for the last name Kroth. For the veterans among your Kroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kroth in 1962 was 60, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroth 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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