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Kraegel Family History

Kraegel 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: Kriegel, Kregel, Kraeger, Krieger, Krengel, Krueger, Kegel, Riegel

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Where is the Kraegel family from?

You can see how Kraegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kraegel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraegel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kraegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraegel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kraegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraegel. 100% of Kraegel men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kraegel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kraegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Kraegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraegel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kraegel. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kraegel. For the veterans among your Kraegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraegel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kraegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kraegel in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraegel 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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