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Kroening Family History

Kroening Name Meaning

German (Kröning):: from an old personal name based on Old High German gruoni ‘green’. habitational name for someone from Krohn in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. patronymic from Kron or a variant of Kroener .

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


Similar surnames: Ronning, Kraning, Kring, Froning, Koenig, Groening, Breeding, Boeding

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Where is the Kroening family from?

You can see how Kroening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroening family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroening families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 69 Kroening families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kroening's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kroening families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroening ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kroening. 60% of Kroening men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Son
    40%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kroening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroening 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Kroening. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kroening. For the veterans among your Kroening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroening lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kroening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kroening in 1944 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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