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Krakow Family History

Krakow Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Kraków) and German: habitational name from the city of Kraków in Poland.

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


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Where is the Krakow family from?

You can see how Krakow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krakow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krakow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Krakow families living in Iowa. This was about 24% of all the recorded Krakow's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Krakow families in 1880.
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What did your Krakow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krakow. 31% of Krakow men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Krakow women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krakow were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Examier
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krakow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krakow 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Krakow. 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 853 military records available for the last name Krakow. For the veterans among your Krakow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krakow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krakow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krakow in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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