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Krokstrom Family History

Krokstrom 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: Brostrom, Backstrom, Mostrom, Branstrom, Renstrom, Ranstrom

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Where is the Krokstrom family from?

You can see how Krokstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krokstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Krokstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Krokstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krokstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krokstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krokstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krokstrom. 100% of Krokstrom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Krokstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krokstrom 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Krokstrom. 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 17 military records available for the last name Krokstrom. For the veterans among your Krokstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krokstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Krokstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Krokstrom in 1968 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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