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Kratzke Family History

Kratzke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Kratz.

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


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Where is the Kratzke family from?

You can see how Kratzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kratzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kratzke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kratzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kratzke families in 1880.
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What did your Kratzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kratzke. 37% of Kratzke men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kratzke women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kratzke were Operator and Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Kratzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kratzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratzke 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Kratzke. 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 605 military records available for the last name Kratzke. For the veterans among your Kratzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratzke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kratzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kratzke in 1956 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kratzke 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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