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Krauel Family History

Krauel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kröwel krewel ‘fork with hooked tines claw’

applied as a nickname either for a brusque person or a peasant.

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


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Where is the Krauel family from?

You can see how Krauel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krauel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Krauel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Krauel family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krauel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Krauel families in 1841.
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What did your Krauel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krauel. 17% of Krauel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krauel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krauel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krauel 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Krauel. 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 371 military records available for the last name Krauel. For the veterans among your Krauel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krauel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Krauel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Krauel in 1958 was 41, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krauel 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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