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Kroning Family History

Kroning 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: Kraning, Froning, Kroening, Koning, Kring, Kanning, Ronning, Arning

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Where is the Kroning family from?

You can see how Kroning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Kroning families living in Alberta. This was about 87% of all the recorded Kroning's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kroning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroning 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 Kroning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroning. 40% of Kroning men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kroning women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroning were Laborar and Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Laborar
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kroning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kroning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroning 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Kroning. 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 423 military records available for the last name Kroning. For the veterans among your Kroning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kroning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kroning in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroning 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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