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Krook Family History

Krook Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for someone with long curly hair from Middle Dutch crook ‘curly’. Compare Krok.

Swedish: variant of Krok. This surname is also found in Finland.

Altered form of Polish and Jewish Kruk.

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


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Where is the Krook family from?

You can see how Krook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Krook families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krook's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Krook families in 1911.
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What did your Krook ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Krook. 100% of Krook 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krook 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krook. 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 351 military records available for the last name Krook. For the veterans among your Krook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krook lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krook in 1963 was 86, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krook 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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