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Kroog Family History

Kroog 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: Kroon, Krook, Krog, Rong, Kong, Croom, Rook, Roos, Crook, Root

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Where is the Kroog family from?

You can see how Kroog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kroog families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kroog's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kroog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroog 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 Kroog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroog. 47% of Kroog men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kroog women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Superintendent
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Kroog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Kroog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroog 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Kroog. 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 179 military records available for the last name Kroog. For the veterans among your Kroog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroog lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kroog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kroog in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroog 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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