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Kravis Family History

Kravis 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: Travis, Dravis, Rais, Krans, Avis, Kreis, Krass, Kalis, Kruis

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Where is the Kravis family from?

You can see how Kravis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kravis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kravis families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Kravis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kravis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kravis 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 Kravis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Amusement Caterer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kravis. 100% of Kravis men worked as an Amusement Caterer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Amusement Caterer
    100%

What Kravis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Kravis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kravis 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Kravis. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kravis. For the veterans among your Kravis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kravis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kravis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kravis in 1965 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kravis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kravis 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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