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Kronkow Family History

Kronkow 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: Konkol, Rockow, Kronk, Klockow, Krakow, Konow, Brunkow, Aronow

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Where is the Kronkow family from?

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

What did your Kronkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kronkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kronkow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kronkow. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kronkow. For the veterans among your Kronkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kronkow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Kronkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kronkow in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 1995.

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