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Krugman Family History

Krugman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krugmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: occupational name for a tavern keeper or in southern Germany a maker or seller of mugs and jugs.

A variant of Krueger formed with Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Krugman family from?

You can see how Krugman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krugman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krugman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Krugman families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Krugman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krugman families in 1880.
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What did your Krugman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krugman. 28% of Krugman men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Krugman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krugman were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krugman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krugman 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Krugman. 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 361 military records available for the last name Krugman. For the veterans among your Krugman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krugman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krugman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krugman in 1962 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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