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Krus Name Meaning

German: variant of Kraus .

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


Similar surnames: Kruse, Kus, Kraus, Krum, Kaus, Klus, Kruk, Prus, Krul, Kruis

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Where is the Krus family from?

You can see how Krus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Krus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Krus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krus. 31% of Krus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Krus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krus were Farming and New Worker. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krus 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Krus. 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 481 military records available for the last name Krus. For the veterans among your Krus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Krus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krus in 1955 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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