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Kraffer Family History

Kraffer 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: Draffen, Kraner, Kaufer, Krasner, Kramer, Kapfer, Kracker, Kratzer

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Where is the Kraffer family from?

You can see how Kraffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kraffer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraffer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kraffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraffer 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 53 census records available for the last name Kraffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraffer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kraffer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kraffer. For the veterans among your Kraffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraffer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Kraffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kraffer in 1973 was 84, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraffer 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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