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Kronau Family History

Kronau 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: Gronau, Kron, Kroner, Korona, Krone, Ronan, Kronk, Grona, Krolak

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Where is the Kronau family from?

You can see how Kronau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kronau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kronau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kronau families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kronau's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kronau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kronau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kronau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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What Kronau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kronau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kronau 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kronau. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kronau. For the veterans among your Kronau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kronau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kronau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kronau in 1956 was 69, and 59 in 2003.

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