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Krasner Family History

Krasner Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a handsome man from Slavic krasny ‘beautiful, handsome, brightly colored’ (see Krasny).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places in Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus called Krasne in Polish or Krasnaya, Krasna, or Krasnoe in Russian.

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


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Where is the Krasner family from?

You can see how Krasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krasner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krasner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Krasner families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Krasner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krasner families in 1880.
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What did your Krasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Krasner. 100% of Krasner men worked as a Poultry Farmer and 100% of Krasner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Poultry Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krasner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krasner. 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 620 military records available for the last name Krasner. For the veterans among your Krasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krasner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Krasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krasner in 1958 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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