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Krafft Name Meaning

German and Swedish: variant of Kraft .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kraft, Braff, Craft, Kreft, Graff, Kragt, Riff, Krauth, Krauss

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Where is the Krafft family from?

You can see how Krafft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krafft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krafft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Krafft families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Krafft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krafft families in 1891.
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What did your Krafft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krafft. 64% of Krafft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Independent
    19%
  • Private Means
    19%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Krafft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krafft 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Krafft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Krafft. For the veterans among your Krafft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krafft lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Krafft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krafft in 1956 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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