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Krohen Family History

Krohen 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: Krohn, Kohen, Kronen, Kron, Kroner, Broten, Roden, Rosen, Roen, Rohn

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Where is the Krohen family from?

You can see how Krohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krohen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Krohen families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Krohen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krohen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Krohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krohen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Krohen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Krohen. For the veterans among your Krohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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