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Krenos Family History

Krenos 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: Krebs, Kress, Krans, Kreis, Enos, Kren, Krings, Krenz, Kreps, Brenes

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Where is the Krenos family from?

You can see how Krenos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krenos family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krenos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krenos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krenos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krenos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Krenos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Krenos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenos 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Krenos. 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 25 military records available for the last name Krenos. For the veterans among your Krenos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Krenos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krenos in 1967 was 84, and 50 in 2002.

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