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Krentz Family History

Krentz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krenz.

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


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Where is the Krentz family from?

You can see how Krentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Krentz family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krentz's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Krentz families in 1911.
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What did your Krentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Krentz. 100% of Krentz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krentz women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Krentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Krentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krentz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krentz. 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 932 military records available for the last name Krentz. For the veterans among your Krentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krentz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Krentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Krentz in 1944 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krentz 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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