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Krontz Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Krantz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Krentz, Krantz, Kontz, Koontz, Kohtz, Kranz, Printz, Bruntz, Krone

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Where is the Krontz family from?

You can see how Krontz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krontz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krontz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Krontz families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Krontz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Krontz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krontz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krontz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krontz. 30% of Krontz men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Krontz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krontz were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krontz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krontz 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Krontz. 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 202 military records available for the last name Krontz. For the veterans among your Krontz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krontz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Krontz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Krontz in 1960 was 49, and 77 in 2003.

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