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Kroschel Name Meaning

South German (Kröschel): variant of Gröschel (see Groeschel ).

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


Similar surnames: Kuschel, Rosche, Krosch, Broeckel, Groeschel, Rische, Rosch, Oshel

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Where is the Kroschel family from?

You can see how Kroschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroschel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kroschel family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kroschel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Kroschel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroschel. 43% of Kroschel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kroschel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kroschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroschel 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Kroschel. 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 425 military records available for the last name Kroschel. For the veterans among your Kroschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroschel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kroschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kroschel in 1962 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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