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Kralj Family History

Kralj Surname Meaning

Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian: ironic or figurative nickname from kralj ‘king’ (see Kral).

Compare Krall, Kraly, and Carli.

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


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Where is the Kralj family from?

You can see how Kralj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kralj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kralj families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kralj's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kralj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kralj 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 Kralj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kralj. 63% of Kralj men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    63%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Blacker
    13%
  • Tile Setter
    13%

What Kralj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Kralj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kralj 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Kralj. 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 236 military records available for the last name Kralj. For the veterans among your Kralj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kralj lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kralj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kralj in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kralj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kralj 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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