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Kranze Family History

Kranze Name 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: Kranz, Franze, Krane, Grange, Krabbe, Krans, Ranz, France, Krenzer

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Where is the Kranze family from?

You can see how Kranze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kranze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kranze families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kranze's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kranze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kranze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kranze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kranze. 50% of Kranze 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Gardiner
    25%
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What Kranze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Kranze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranze 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kranze. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 602 military records available for the last name Kranze. For the veterans among your Kranze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranze lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kranze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kranze in 1968 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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