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Kroger Family History

Kroger Name Meaning

North German (Kröger): occupational name for an innkeeper a variant of Krüger (see Krueger ). Compare Kroeger .

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


Similar surnames: Kryger, Kroeger, Kromer, Krager, Kruger, Kriger, Koger, Kroner, Roger

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Where is the Kroger family from?

You can see how Kroger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kroger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kroger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kroger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kroger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroger. 14% of Kroger men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Kroger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroger were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Kroger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroger 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 26,000 immigration records available for the last name Kroger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kroger. For the veterans among your Kroger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kroger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kroger in 1952 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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