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Krul Family History

Krul Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for a person with a curly hair from krul ‘curl’ (see Kroll).

German: variant of Krull.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Krol.

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


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Where is the Krul family from?

You can see how Krul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krul family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Krul families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krul's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krul families in 1880.
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What did your Krul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krul. 52% of Krul men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krul women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    52%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Bartender
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Krul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krul 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krul. 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 481 military records available for the last name Krul. For the veterans among your Krul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krul lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Krul in 1962 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krul 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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