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Krenek Family History

Krenek Surname Meaning

Czech (Křenek): from a diminutive of Kren ‘horseradish’.

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


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Where is the Krenek family from?

You can see how Krenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Krenek families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Krenek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krenek families in 1880.
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What did your Krenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenek. 58% of Krenek men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Krenek women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krenek were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Krenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenek 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Krenek. 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 685 military records available for the last name Krenek. For the veterans among your Krenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenek lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Krenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krenek in 1948 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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