Krone Family History

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Krone Name Meaning

German: variant of Kron. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Krone ‘crown’, probably as an ornamental name. German: nickname for a slender, long-legged individual, from a dialect form of Kranich. Altered spelling of Dutch Kroon.

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


Similar surnames: Kron, Drone, Kroner, Crone, Grone, Krock, Krohn, Kroll, Rone, Krane

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Krone Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Krone name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Krone. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    44%

  • Germanic Europe

    19%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    11%

  • Eastern Europe & Russia

    5%

  • Sweden

    4%

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Krone Family Origin

Where is the Krone family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Krone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krone families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Krone families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Krone's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krone families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Krone Family Occupations

    What did your Krone ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Krone occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Krone's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Krone family was Blacksmith. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Krone.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Blacksmith

      3%

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

    Krone Historical Records

    What Krone family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Krone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krone 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Krone. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Krone. For the veterans among your Krone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Krone Life Expectancy

    What is the average Krone lifespan?

    Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Krone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Krone in 1943 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krone

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krone 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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