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Kross Family History

Kross Surname Meaning

German:: metonymic occupational name for a maker of mugs and jugs from Middle Low German krūs kros ‘pitcher ceramic drinking vessel’.

(Kröss): variant of Kress.

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


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Where is the Kross family from?

You can see how Kross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kross families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kross's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kross families in 1911.
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What did your Kross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kross. 28% of Kross men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kross women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kross were Clerk and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kross 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 Kross. 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 Kross. For the veterans among your Kross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kross lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kross in 1943 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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