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Kraatz Family History

Kraatz Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places in Brandenburg and Altmark named Kraatz.

German: variant of Kratz.

1 a short form of the personal name Pankratz.

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


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Where is the Kraatz family from?

You can see how Kraatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraatz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kraatz family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kraatz's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Kraatz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraatz 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 Kraatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraatz. 21% of Kraatz men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Kraatz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraatz were Attendant 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kraatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraatz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kraatz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kraatz. For the veterans among your Kraatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraatz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kraatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kraatz in 1950 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraatz 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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