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Krokos Family History

Krokos 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: Rokos, Roos, Prokop, Kakos, Rokes, Koos, Drakos, Kroon, Krok, Kroes

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Where is the Krokos family from?

You can see how Krokos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krokos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Krokos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krokos families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Krokos's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krokos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krokos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krokos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krokos. 72% of Krokos men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Krokos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krokos 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Krokos. 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 97 military records available for the last name Krokos. For the veterans among your Krokos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krokos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krokos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krokos in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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