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Krager Family History

Krager Surname Meaning

German (Kräger): occupational name for a maker of collars for armor or someone who wore a distinctive collar.

It derives from an agent noun derivative of Krage ‘collar’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Krager family from?

You can see how Krager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krager family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Krager family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krager's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Krager families in 1871.
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What did your Krager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krager. 100% of Krager women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Krager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krager 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Krager. 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 919 military records available for the last name Krager. For the veterans among your Krager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krager lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krager in 1959 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krager 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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