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Krank Family History

Krank Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German kraneke a diminutive of krān ‘crane’ (the bird) see Krahn.

German: nickname for a feeble person from Middle High German kranc ‘feeble’.

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


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Where is the Krank family from?

You can see how Krank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Krank families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Krank's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Krank families in 1911.
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What did your Krank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krank. 39% of Krank men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Krank women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krank were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krank 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Krank. 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 Krank. For the veterans among your Krank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krank lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Krank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krank in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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