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Kraetzig Family History

Kraetzig 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: Kratz, Kretzer, Kratzer, Rettig, Raetz, Kretz, Kraatz, Kravetz

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Where is the Kraetzig family from?

You can see how Kraetzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraetzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kraetzig family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraetzig's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kraetzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraetzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kraetzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kraetzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraetzig 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kraetzig. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kraetzig. For the veterans among your Kraetzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraetzig lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Kraetzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kraetzig in 1992 was 89, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraetzig 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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