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Krohn Family History

Krohn Surname Meaning

German (also Kröhn): nickname for a tall thin person with long legs from Middle High German krān krōn ‘crane’. Compare Krahn.

German: from an old personal name based on Old High German gruoni ‘green’.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kron.

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


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Where is the Krohn family from?

You can see how Krohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Krohn families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Krohn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krohn families in 1911.
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What did your Krohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Krohn. 58% of Krohn 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
    58%
  • Farms Son
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Krohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krohn 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Krohn. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Krohn. For the veterans among your Krohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krohn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Krohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krohn in 1944 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krohn 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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