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Chraska Family History

Chraska Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kraska, Hruska, Raska, Crask, Praska, Laska, Crank, Chase, Casa

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Where is the Chraska family from?

You can see how Chraska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chraska family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chraska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Chraska family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chraska's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Chraska families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chraska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Chraska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chraska 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chraska. 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 46 military records available for the last name Chraska. For the veterans among your Chraska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chraska lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chraska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chraska in 1968 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chraska 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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