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Krenz Family History

Krenz Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of various places called Kreinitz, Krenitz, or Krensitz, so named from Middle High German greniz(e) ‘boundary, border’ (a word of Slavic origin), modern German Grenze.

Variant of Kranz.

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


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Where is the Krenz family from?

You can see how Krenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Krenz families living in Manitoba. This was about 48% of all the recorded Krenz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Krenz families in 1911.
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What did your Krenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenz. 27% of Krenz men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Krenz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krenz were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Krenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krenz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krenz. For the veterans among your Krenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Krenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krenz in 1952 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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