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Krinke Family History

Krinke Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Krienke. metonymic occupational name from Slavic krinka ‘pot’.

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


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Where is the Krinke family from?

You can see how Krinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krinke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krinke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Krinke families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Krinke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krinke families in 1911.
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What did your Krinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Krinke. 100% of Krinke men 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%

What Krinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krinke 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Krinke. 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 329 military records available for the last name Krinke. For the veterans among your Krinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krinke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Krinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krinke in 1953 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krinke 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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