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Kraar Family History

Kraar 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: Kramar, Kraak, Kraai, Kral, Kranz, Haar, Saar, Kaur, Kosar, Kumar

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Where is the Kraar family from?

You can see how Kraar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kraar family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kraar's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kraar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kraar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kraar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kraar. For the veterans among your Kraar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Kraar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kraar in 1990 was 73, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraar 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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