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Crohn Name Meaning

Altered form of German Krohn .

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


Similar surnames: Krohn, Rohn, Crown, Cronn, Cron, Frohn, Gruhn, Eroh, Crout, Marohn

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Where is the Crohn family from?

You can see how Crohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Crohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Crohn families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Crohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Crohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crohn. 36% of Crohn men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Crohn women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crohn 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Crohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 578 military records available for the last name Crohn. For the veterans among your Crohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crohn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Crohn in 1957 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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