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Krapp Family History

Krapp Name Meaning

German: variant of Krapf .

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


Similar surnames: Knapp, Kramp, Rapp, Kapp, Krape, Kropp, Cramp, Rape, Rappe, Crapps

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Where is the Krapp family from?

You can see how Krapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Krapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Krapp families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Krapp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krapp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krapp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krapp. 21% of Krapp men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Krapp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krapp were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Krapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krapp 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krapp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krapp. For the veterans among your Krapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krapp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Krapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Krapp in 1953 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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