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Kroha Family History

Kroha Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Krohn, Kroh, Troha, Rosa, Arora, Rota, Kron, Krol, Kropp, Krock

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Where is the Kroha family from?

You can see how Kroha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kroha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kroha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kroha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroha. 25% of Kroha men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kroha women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroha were Accountant and Chambermaid.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Chambermaid
    34%

What Kroha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Kroha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroha 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Kroha. 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 199 military records available for the last name Kroha. For the veterans among your Kroha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kroha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kroha in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroha 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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