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Krafts Family History

Krafts 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: Kraft, Crafts, Drafts, Krans, Kratz, Krass, Kraut, Kreft, Graft

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Where is the Krafts family from?

You can see how Krafts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krafts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krafts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Krafts families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Krafts's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Krafts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Krafts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krafts 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Krafts. 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 13 military records available for the last name Krafts. For the veterans among your Krafts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krafts lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Krafts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krafts in 1974 was 63, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krafts 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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