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Krenik Family History

Krenik Name Meaning

Czech (Kreník): unexplained. The surname Kreník is very rare in Czechia. In the US it is found mainly in MN.

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


Similar surnames: Renick, Krentz, Renck, Kreie, Krenz, Konik, Kranick, Kreig, Kreil

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Where is the Krenik family from?

You can see how Krenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Krenik families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Krenik's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Krenik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krenik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenik. 28% of Krenik men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Krenik women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krenik were Operator and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Helper
    18%
  • Hired Hand
    14%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Krenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenik 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Krenik. 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 223 military records available for the last name Krenik. For the veterans among your Krenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Krenik in 1962 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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