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Kragelund Family History

Kragelund 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: Ragland, Haglund, Hagglund, Granlund, Hoaglund, Kingsland, Roseland

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Where is the Kragelund family from?

You can see how Kragelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kragelund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kragelund family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kragelund's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kragelund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kragelund 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 Kragelund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kragelund. 67% of Kragelund men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

What Kragelund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Kragelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kragelund 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Kragelund. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kragelund. For the veterans among your Kragelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kragelund lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kragelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kragelund in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kragelund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kragelund 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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