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Kroel Family History

Kroel 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: Krol, Kroll, Kroes, Koel, Kriel, Krodel, Kruel, Kiel, Kral, Knoll

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Where is the Kroel family from?

You can see how Kroel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kroel families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kroel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kroel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kroel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rt Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kroel. 20% of Kroel men worked as a Rt Salesman. .

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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

  • Rt Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Kroel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Kroel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kroel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kroel. For the veterans among your Kroel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Kroel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kroel in 1980 was 79, and 72 in 1999.

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