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Kronfeld Family History

Kronfeld Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Krone ‘crown’ + Feld ‘field’.

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


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Where is the Kronfeld family from?

You can see how Kronfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kronfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kronfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kronfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kronfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kronfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kronfeld 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 Kronfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kronfeld. 58% of Kronfeld men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Kronfeld women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kronfeld were Manager and Saleslady.

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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
    58%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Sign Painter
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Crocheter
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Kronfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Kronfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kronfeld 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Kronfeld. 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 385 military records available for the last name Kronfeld. For the veterans among your Kronfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kronfeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kronfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kronfeld in 1957 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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