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Krause Family History

Krause Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kraus.

German: from Middle High German krūse ‘pitcher jug’; a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of jugs.

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


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Where is the Krause family from?

You can see how Krause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krause family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krause families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 48 Krause families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Krause's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krause families in 1891.
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What did your Krause ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Krause. 34% of Krause men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 79% of Krause women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krause were Fruiterer and Hosiery Worker.

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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

  • Dyers Labourer
    34%
  • Ships Cook
    34%
  • Fruiterer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Hosiery Worker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 136,000 census records available for the last name Krause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krause 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 34,000 immigration records available for the last name Krause. 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 61,000 military records available for the last name Krause. For the veterans among your Krause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krause lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Krause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krause in 1940 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krause 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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