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Krotzer Name Meaning

German:: derivative of Krotz . variant of Kratzer .

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


Similar surnames: Kretzer, Kratzer, Katzer, Kroner, Kutzer, Crotzer, Retzer, Kritzer

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Where is the Krotzer family from?

You can see how Krotzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krotzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Krotzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Krotzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Krotzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krotzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krotzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krotzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krotzer. 23% of Krotzer men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Krotzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krotzer were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krotzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krotzer 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Krotzer. 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 863 military records available for the last name Krotzer. For the veterans among your Krotzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krotzer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Krotzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Krotzer in 1958 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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