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Kraeling Family History

Kraeling 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: Krahling, Frieling, Kraning, Keeling, Kroening, Kreiling, Rawling

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Where is the Kraeling family from?

You can see how Kraeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraeling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kraeling families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kraeling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kraeling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraeling 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 Kraeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraeling. 100% of Kraeling men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

What Kraeling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Kraeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraeling 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kraeling. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kraeling. For the veterans among your Kraeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraeling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kraeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kraeling in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraeling 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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