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Kroeze Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Kroese .

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


Similar surnames: Krone, Kroese, Breeze, Groene, Krome, Keele, Route, Royse, Kroeger

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Where is the Kroeze family from?

You can see how Kroeze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroeze family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kroeze families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kroeze's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kroeze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroeze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroeze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroeze. 50% of Kroeze men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kroeze women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroeze were Teacher and Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%
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What Kroeze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Kroeze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroeze 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Kroeze. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kroeze. For the veterans among your Kroeze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroeze lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kroeze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kroeze in 1955 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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