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Krenkle Family History

Krenkle 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: Krenke, Trenkle, Kendle, Kreke, Trinkle, Sprenkle, Krienke, Brenke

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Where is the Krenkle family from?

You can see how Krenkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Krenkle families living in Tennessee. This was about 32% of all the recorded Krenkle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Krenkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krenkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krenkle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Krenkle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Krenkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenkle 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Krenkle. 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 20 military records available for the last name Krenkle. For the veterans among your Krenkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenkle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Krenkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Krenkle in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 1994.

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