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Krensky Family History

Krensky 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: Krinsky, Krenitsky, Krenke, Bransky, Krenik, Kamensky, Krenzke

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Where is the Krensky family from?

You can see how Krensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krensky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Krensky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Krensky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krensky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krensky. 25% of Krensky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Krensky women worked as a Private Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Lawyer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%
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What Krensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Krensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krensky 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Krensky. 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 103 military records available for the last name Krensky. For the veterans among your Krensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krensky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Krensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krensky in 1955 was 57, and 87 in 2002.

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