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Krosch Family History

Krosch Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Grosch. perhaps also a variant of Krösche from Middle Low German krōseke ‘pitcher’.

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


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Where is the Krosch family from?

You can see how Krosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krosch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Krosch families living in Minnesota. This was about 96% of all the recorded Krosch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Krosch families in 1880.
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What did your Krosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krosch. 64% of Krosch 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
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Krosch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krosch 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Krosch. 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 166 military records available for the last name Krosch. For the veterans among your Krosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krosch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Krosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Krosch in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krosch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krosch 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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