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Krugh Family History

Krugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krug.

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


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Where is the Krugh family from?

You can see how Krugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Krugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krugh families in 1911.
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What did your Krugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krugh. 30% of Krugh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Krugh women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krugh were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Krugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krugh 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Krugh. 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 433 military records available for the last name Krugh. For the veterans among your Krugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Krugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Krugh in 1958 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krugh 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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