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Kraker Family History

Kraker Surname Meaning

Slovenian: variant of Krakar, a nickname derived from krakati ‘to croak’ (see 2 below) or perhaps from krak ‘hindleg of a frog’ figuratively ‘long leg’ (see Krek). Compare Kracker.

German: nickname for someone with a croaky voice derived from (or under the influence of) Slovenian krakati ‘to croak’ or a Germanized form of Slovenian Krakar (see 1 above). It is an Austrian surname originating from the (bilingual) Austrian parts of Carinthia and Styria and a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

German (Kräker): variant of Kräcker (see Kracker). Dutch: occupational name for an executioner or a nickname from an agent derivative of kraken ‘to crack’. Compare De Kraker.

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


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You can see how Kraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kraker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kraker family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kraker's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Kraker families in 1891.
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What did your Kraker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraker. 15% of Kraker men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Kraker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraker were Carpenter and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    21%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kraker. 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 Kraker. For the veterans among your Kraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraker lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kraker in 1941 was 27, and 88 in 2004.

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