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Kracke Family History

Kracke Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Krack. nickname for a weak or frail person from Low German kracke ‘old bad horse.’

The word krack is onomatopoeic in that it reflects a cracking or creaking sound.

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


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Where is the Kracke family from?

You can see how Kracke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kracke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kracke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kracke families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kracke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kracke families in 1891.
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What did your Kracke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kracke. 100% of Kracke 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Kracke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kracke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kracke in 1963 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kracke 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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