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Kratzner Family History

Kratzner 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: Kratzer, Kraner, Krasner, Kretzer, Katzer, Kutzner, Kritzer, Matzner

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Where is the Kratzner family from?

You can see how Kratzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kratzner families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kratzner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kratzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratzner 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 Kratzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kratzner. 100% of Kratzner men worked as a Private.

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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

  • Private
    100%

What Kratzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kratzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratzner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kratzner. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kratzner. For the veterans among your Kratzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratzner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Kratzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kratzner in 1949 was 64, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kratzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kratzner 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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