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Krakower Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the city of Kraków in Poland (see Krakow ).

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


Similar surnames: Krakauer, Krakow, Krakowski, Krakowiak, Braker, Krasner, Krayer

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Where is the Krakower family from?

You can see how Krakower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krakower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krakower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Krakower families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Krakower's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krakower families in 1880.
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What did your Krakower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krakower. 15% of Krakower men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Krakower women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krakower were Shipping Clerk and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krakower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krakower 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Krakower. 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 258 military records available for the last name Krakower. For the veterans among your Krakower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krakower lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Krakower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krakower in 1949 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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