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Krolow Family History

Krolow 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: Krol, Krolik, Kroll, Kellow, Koslow, Kroon, Kozlow, Krook, Rolon

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Where is the Krolow family from?

You can see how Krolow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krolow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krolow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Krolow families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Krolow's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Krolow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krolow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krolow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Krolow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krolow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Krolow. 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 43 military records available for the last name Krolow. For the veterans among your Krolow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krolow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Krolow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krolow in 1958 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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