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Krawitz Family History

Krawitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kravets.

Germanized form of Polish Krawiec or of some other Slavic cognate (see Kravets).

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


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Where is the Krawitz family from?

You can see how Krawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krawitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krawitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Krawitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krawitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krawitz families in 1891.
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What did your Krawitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krawitz. 60% of Krawitz 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
    60%
  • Tailor Machinist
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krawitz. 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 310 military records available for the last name Krawitz. For the veterans among your Krawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krawitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Krawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Krawitz in 1956 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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