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Kran Family History

Kran Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kan, Kral, Kranz, Kron, Khan, Krans, Krag, Gran, Kren, Kram

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Where is the Kran family from?

You can see how Kran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Kran families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kran's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kran. 32% of Kran men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kran women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kran were Painter and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kran 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Kran. 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 Kran. For the veterans among your Kran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kran in 1965 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kran ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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