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Krinsky Family History

Krinsky Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Krynki (Krinki) now in Belarus.

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


Similar surnames: Minsky, Linsky, Kulinski, Glinsky, Bransky, Malinsky, Kucinski

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Where is the Krinsky family from?

You can see how Krinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Krinsky family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Krinsky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Krinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krinsky. 22% of Krinsky men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Krinsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krinsky were Manager and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Owner
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krinsky 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 Krinsky. 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 872 military records available for the last name Krinsky. For the veterans among your Krinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krinsky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Krinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krinsky in 1951 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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