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Krening Family History

Krening 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: Kraning, Kroening, Koenig, Kring, Kanning, Arning, Kenning, Keeling

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Where is the Krening family from?

You can see how Krening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krening family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krening families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Krening families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Krening's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krening families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krening. 45% of Krening 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Printing
    23%
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Krening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krening 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Krening. 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 115 military records available for the last name Krening. For the veterans among your Krening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krening lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krening in 1962 was 49, and 55 in 2004.

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