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Krohne Name Meaning

German: variant of Krohn .

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


Similar surnames: Krone, Krohn, Kohne, Kohn, Crohn, Koehne, Bohne, Kohnen, Krohmer

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Where is the Krohne family from?

You can see how Krohne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krohne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krohne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Krohne families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Krohne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krohne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krohne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krohne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krohne. 27% of Krohne men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Krohne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krohne were Partner and Seamstress. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Partner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • House Keeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krohne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krohne 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Krohne. 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 697 military records available for the last name Krohne. For the veterans among your Krohne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krohne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Krohne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krohne in 1956 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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