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Kronforst Family History

Kronforst 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: Kohorst, Bronkhorst, Monfort, Kroner, Montfort, Crofoot, Comfort

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Where is the Kronforst family from?

You can see how Kronforst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kronforst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kronforst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kronforst families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kronforst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kronforst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kronforst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kronforst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kronforst. 100% of Kronforst men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kronforst women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Kronforst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Kronforst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kronforst 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kronforst. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kronforst. For the veterans among your Kronforst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kronforst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kronforst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kronforst in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

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