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Kroher Family History

Kroher 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: Kroner, Roher, Kromer, Kroger, Krohmer, Kreher, Rover, Kober, Roder

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Where is the Kroher family from?

You can see how Kroher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kroher families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kroher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kroher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroher 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 Kroher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kroher. 46% of Kroher men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

What Kroher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Kroher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroher 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kroher. 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 633 military records available for the last name Kroher. For the veterans among your Kroher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kroher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kroher in 1967 was 98, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroher 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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