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Kraf Family History

Kraf 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: Graf, Kral, Kraft, Krag, Krapf, Kram, Kray, Kras, Krah, Ram

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Where is the Kraf family from?

You can see how Kraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kraf families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kraf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kraf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraf 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 405 census records available for the last name Kraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraf 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kraf. 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 264 military records available for the last name Kraf. For the veterans among your Kraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Kraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kraf in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraf 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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