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Krahling Family History

Krahling Surname Meaning

German (also Krähling): derivative of Krahl.

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


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Where is the Krahling family from?

You can see how Krahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krahling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krahling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Krahling family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krahling's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Krahling families in 1891.
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What did your Krahling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krahling. 23% of Krahling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krahling women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Helper
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Krahling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahling 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Krahling. 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 214 military records available for the last name Krahling. For the veterans among your Krahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahling lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Krahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krahling in 1955 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krahling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krahling 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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