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Kroeker Family History

Kroeker Surname Meaning

German: Rhenish variant of Kröger (see Krueger).

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


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Where is the Kroeker family from?

You can see how Kroeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroeker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroeker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kroeker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroeker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kroeker families in 1911.
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What did your Kroeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kroeker. 40% of Kroeker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kroeker women worked as a Servant.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmers Son
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Kroeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kroeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroeker 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 Kroeker. 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 320 military records available for the last name Kroeker. For the veterans among your Kroeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroeker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kroeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kroeker in 1944 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroeker 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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