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Krockel Family History

Krockel 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: Rockel, Brockel, Krocker, Crocker, Krock, Gockel, Rocker, Brickel

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Where is the Krockel family from?

You can see how Krockel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krockel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krockel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Krockel families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Krockel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krockel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krockel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krockel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krockel. 100% of Krockel men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Krockel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krockel 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Krockel. 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 363 military records available for the last name Krockel. For the veterans among your Krockel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krockel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Krockel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krockel in 1979 was 64, and 71 in 1996.

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