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Kroells Family History

Kroells 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: Kroll, Koelle, Kroes, Krell, Knoell, Roels, Roelle, Kells, Proell

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Where is the Kroells family from?

You can see how Kroells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kroells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kroells families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kroells's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kroells families in 1920.
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What did your Kroells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroells. 50% of Kroells men worked as a Farming and 59% of Kroells women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroells were Retired and Housework. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    59%
  • Housework
    42%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Kroells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroells 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kroells. 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 Kroells. For the veterans among your Kroells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroells lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kroells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kroells in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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