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Kroelinger Family History

Kroelinger 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: Kitelinger, Rollinger, Trollinger, Koeninger, Kroninger, Groezinger

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Where is the Kroelinger family from?

You can see how Kroelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroelinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroelinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kroelinger families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroelinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kroelinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroelinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroelinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Kroelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroelinger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kroelinger. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kroelinger. For the veterans among your Kroelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroelinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kroelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kroelinger in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2001.

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