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Krull Family History

Krull Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Kroll German (also Krüll): nickname from Middle Low German krul ‘shock of hair curly hair’ or a variant of Kroll Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Krol

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


Similar surnames: Kroll, Krul, Krell, Brull, Kruel, Krum, Crull, Kruk, Knull, Krill

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Where is the Krull family from?

You can see how Krull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krull family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Krull family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Krull's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krull families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krull. 27% of Krull men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Krull women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krull were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Krull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krull 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Krull. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Krull. For the veterans among your Krull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krull lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Krull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krull in 1943 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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