Kroh Family History

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Kroh Name Meaning

German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a crow in some way, from Middle High German kra ‘crow’. Compare Krage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Krohn, Kron, Groh, Krob, Roh, Froh, Krol, Kroll, Krok, Roch

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Kroh Family Origin

Where is the Kroh family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Kroh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kroh families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kroh families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kroh's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kroh families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Kroh Family Occupations

    What did your Kroh ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kroh. The most common Kroh occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Kroh's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Kroh family was Works In Paper Mill.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Cigar Maker

      6%

    • Works In Paper Mill

      4%

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

    Kroh Historical Records

    What Kroh family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kroh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 779 immigration records available for the last name Kroh. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kroh. For the veterans among your Kroh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Kroh Life Expectancy

    What is the average Kroh lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kroh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kroh in 1944 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroh

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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