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Kraeber Family History

Kraeber 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: Kraemer, Graeber, Kraeger, Kamber, Krieger, Krabbe, Klauber, Krueger

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Where is the Kraeber family from?

You can see how Kraeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraeber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraeber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kraeber families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraeber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kraeber families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kraeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraeber 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kraeber. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kraeber. For the veterans among your Kraeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraeber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Kraeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kraeber in 1965 was 85, and 39 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraeber 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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