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Krath Family History

Krath 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: Rath, Kratz, Krach, Kath, Kroth, Kratt, Drath, Keath, Krauth, Erath

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Where is the Krath family from?

You can see how Krath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Krath family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Krath's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Krath families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Krath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krath 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Krath. 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 94 military records available for the last name Krath. For the veterans among your Krath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krath lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Krath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Krath in 1971 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krath 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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