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Kronheim Family History

Kronheim 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: Kronholm, Kroner, Manheim, Opheim, Kronberg, Krone, Grossheim

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Where is the Kronheim family from?

You can see how Kronheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kronheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kronheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kronheim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kronheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kronheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kronheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kronheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kronheim. 45% of Kronheim men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Kronheim women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    45%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kronheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Kronheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kronheim 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Kronheim. 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 145 military records available for the last name Kronheim. For the veterans among your Kronheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kronheim lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kronheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kronheim in 1955 was 54, and 90 in 2003.

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