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Kraus Family History

Kraus Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with curly hair from Middle High German krūs ‘curly crinkly’ German kraus.

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


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Where is the Kraus family from?

You can see how Kraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kraus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Kraus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kraus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kraus families in 1891.
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What did your Kraus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kraus. 25% of Kraus men worked as a None and 65% of Kraus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraus were Hairdresser and Housekeeper.

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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

  • None
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Rotary Press Assist ambulance Attendant
    25%
  • Hairdresser
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Kraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraus 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Kraus. 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 42,000 military records available for the last name Kraus. For the veterans among your Kraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kraus in 1943 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraus 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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