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Krahn Family History

Krahn Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a tall slim long-legged person from Middle Low German krane ‘crane’. Compare Kranich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Krahn family from?

You can see how Krahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Krahn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krahn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krahn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krahn 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 Krahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krahn. 27% of Krahn men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Krahn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krahn were Farming and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    8%

What Krahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Krahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Krahn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krahn. For the veterans among your Krahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krahn in 1959 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krahn 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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