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Kranick Family History

Kranick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kranich or Kranig.

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


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Where is the Kranick family from?

You can see how Kranick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kranick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kranick family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kranick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kranick families in 1911.
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What did your Kranick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kranick. 35% of Kranick men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kranick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kranick were Shipping Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Kranick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kranick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranick 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kranick. 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 279 military records available for the last name Kranick. For the veterans among your Kranick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kranick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kranick in 1957 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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