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Kropff Family History

Kropff 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: Kropf, Kropp, Kopf, Knopf, Koff, Krapf, Klopf, Groff, Tropf, Roff

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Where is the Kropff family from?

You can see how Kropff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kropff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kropff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Kropff families living in Virginia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kropff's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kropff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kropff 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 Kropff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kropff. 34% of Kropff 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

What Kropff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Kropff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kropff 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Kropff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kropff. For the veterans among your Kropff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kropff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kropff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kropff in 1959 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kropff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kropff 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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