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Krenn Family History

Krenn Surname Meaning

South German: apparently a noun derivative of Middle High German (ge-)rinnen ‘to flow or run’ applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or installed wooden drainage channels and gutters.

German: variant of Kren.

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


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You can see how Krenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Krenn families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Krenn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Krenn families in 1911.
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What did your Krenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Krenn. 50% of Krenn men worked as a Commis.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 733 immigration records available for the last name Krenn. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Krenn. For the veterans among your Krenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Krenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krenn in 1953 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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