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Krof Family History

Krof 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: Kron, Krol, Grof, Krok, Krom, Kropf, Krob, Kroh, Krog, Kroft

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Where is the Krof family from?

You can see how Krof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Krof family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Krof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Krof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krof 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Krof. 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 16 military records available for the last name Krof. For the veterans among your Krof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krof lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Krof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krof in 1989 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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