Krohn Family History

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Krohn Name Meaning

German (also Kröhn): nickname for a tall, thin person with long legs, from Middle High German kran, kron ‘crane’. Compare Krahn. German: from an old personal name based on Old High German gruoni ‘green’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Kron.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kron, Kroll, Kohn, Rohn, Krahn, Kroh, Krock, Frohn, Kuehn, Kropp

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Krohn Family Origin

Where is the Krohn family from?

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You can see how Krohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krohn families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 51 Krohn families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Krohn's in the UK. London had the highest population of Krohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Krohn Family Occupations

What did your Krohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lawyer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Krohn. 11% of Krohn men worked as a Lawyer and 32% of Krohn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krohn were Builders Labourer and Secretary

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Lawyer
    11%
  • Manufacturer Of Embroidery
    11%
  • (textile) Collar Cutter
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    32%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Secretary
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Krohn Historical Records

What Krohn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Krohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krohn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Krohn. 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 Card

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Krohn. For the veterans among your Krohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Krohn Life Expectancy

What is the average Krohn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Krohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krohn in 1944 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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