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Krahel Family History

Krahel 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: Krahe, Krauel, Krahl, Kral, Kabel, Kamel, Rachel, Kachel, Kraner

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Where is the Krahel family from?

You can see how Krahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krahel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krahel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Krahel families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Krahel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Krahel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krahel 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 Krahel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krahel. 100% of Krahel 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
    100%

What Krahel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Krahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahel 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Krahel. 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 115 military records available for the last name Krahel. For the veterans among your Krahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Krahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krahel in 1957 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krahel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krahel 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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