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Kraff Family History

Kraff 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: Kraft, Graff, Krapf, Raff, Braff, Knaff, Krafft, Graf, Kral, Kranz

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Where is the Kraff family from?

You can see how Kraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kraff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kraff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kraff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraff 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 Kraff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef (kitchen) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kraff. 100% of Kraff men worked as a Chef (kitchen).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chef (kitchen)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraff 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Kraff. 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 331 military records available for the last name Kraff. For the veterans among your Kraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kraff in 1967 was 81, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraff 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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