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Krenning Family History

Krenning 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: Kenning, Koenning, Drenning, Brenning, Kuenning, Henning, Kanning

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Where is the Krenning family from?

You can see how Krenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krenning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 89 Krenning families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Krenning's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krenning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krenning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waiter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krenning. 40% of Krenning men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krenning women worked as a Waiter. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krenning 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Krenning. 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 88 military records available for the last name Krenning. For the veterans among your Krenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krenning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Krenning in 1962 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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