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Kratt Family History

Kratt Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a basketmaker from Middle High German kratte ‘basket’.

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


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Where is the Kratt family from?

You can see how Kratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kratt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kratt families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kratt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kratt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratt 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 Kratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kratt. 100% of Kratt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratt 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Kratt. 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 735 military records available for the last name Kratt. For the veterans among your Kratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kratt in 1946 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kratt 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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