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Krochmal Family History

Krochmal Name Meaning

Polish: from krochmal ‘starch’ a nickname for a stiff person.

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


Similar surnames: Kochan, Rothman, Troha, Kachmar, Richman, Schmal, Ochman, Hochman

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Where is the Krochmal family from?

You can see how Krochmal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krochmal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krochmal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Krochmal families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krochmal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krochmal families in 1911.
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What did your Krochmal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krochmal. 28% of Krochmal men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Krochmal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krochmal 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Krochmal. 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 329 military records available for the last name Krochmal. For the veterans among your Krochmal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krochmal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Krochmal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krochmal in 1961 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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