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Kraig Family History

Kraig Surname Meaning

Variant of Craig.

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


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Where is the Kraig family from?

You can see how Kraig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kraig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 5 Kraig families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraig's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kraig families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraig 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 Kraig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraig. 39% of Kraig men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kraig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraig were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Kraig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kraig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraig 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kraig. 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 296 military records available for the last name Kraig. For the veterans among your Kraig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kraig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kraig in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraig 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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