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Kraning Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Kranig . The surname Kraning is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Kroening, Kring, Kranich, Kamin, Arning, Branting, Kenning, Froning

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Where is the Kraning family from?

You can see how Kraning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kraning families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kraning's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kraning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraning. 28% of Kraning men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
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What Kraning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Kraning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraning 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kraning. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kraning. For the veterans among your Kraning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kraning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kraning in 1963 was 75, and 60 in 2004.

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