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Krahl Family History

Krahl Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Kral and Czech Král both meaning ‘king’. Compare Grahl. German: variant of Kreul.

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


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Where is the Krahl family from?

You can see how Krahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Krahl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krahl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krahl families in 1891.
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What did your Krahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krahl. 100% of Krahl 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Krahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahl 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Krahl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krahl. For the veterans among your Krahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krahl in 1959 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krahl 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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