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Krais Family History

Krais 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: Rais, Krans, Kreis, Krass, Kruis, Kraus, Kras, Brais, Kraig, Reis

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Where is the Krais family from?

You can see how Krais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Krais families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Krais's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krais 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 Krais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krais. 42% of Krais men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krais 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Krais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Krais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krais 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Krais. 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 336 military records available for the last name Krais. For the veterans among your Krais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krais lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Krais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Krais in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krais 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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