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Krumnow Family History

Krumnow Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from a place called Kromnów in Poland or perhaps Krummenau near Neuwied (Rhineland) or Crummenau (Mosel).

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


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Where is the Krumnow family from?

You can see how Krumnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krumnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krumnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Krumnow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Krumnow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krumnow families in 1880.
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What did your Krumnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krumnow. 40% of Krumnow men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Krumnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krumnow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Krumnow. 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 181 military records available for the last name Krumnow. For the veterans among your Krumnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krumnow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Krumnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Krumnow in 1957 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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