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Krueger Surname Meaning

South German (mainly Krüger) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Krüger) is an occupational name for a maker or seller of stoneware mugs and jugs from an agent derivative of Middle High German kruoc and German Krug meaning ‘jug’ or ‘pitcher’.

North German (mainly Krüger) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Krüger) also represents an occupational name for an innkeeper, derived from an agent derivative of Middle Low German krūch and krōch, as well as German Krug meaning ‘inn’ or ‘tavern’.

Both variations of the name denote occupations associated with the serving and selling of beverages, highlighting the importance of these roles in both social and commercial contexts.

The name Krüger can be compared to other similar names like Krug and Kruger, which may share common etymological roots or occupational connections.

In summary, the name Krüger reflects the rich cultural and occupational history of individuals involved in the trade of drinkware and hospitality in the German-speaking regions.

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

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You can see how Krueger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krueger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krueger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 64 Krueger families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Krueger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krueger families in 1911.

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Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Krueger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krueger in 1942 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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