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Kroke Family History

Kroke 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: Krone, Krok, Koke, Kreke, Croke, Kloke, Krome, Krake, Knoke, Droke

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Where is the Kroke family from?

You can see how Kroke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kroke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kroke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kroke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Kroke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroke 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kroke. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kroke. For the veterans among your Kroke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kroke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kroke in 1969 was 33, and 91 in 2003.

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