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Krauter Family History

Krauter Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Kräuter): occupational name for a grower or seller of herbs from an agent derivative of Kraut.

North German: nickname for a grumpy old man an old fogey.

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


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Where is the Krauter family from?

You can see how Krauter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krauter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krauter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Krauter family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krauter's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Krauter families in 1891.
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What did your Krauter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krauter. 34% of Krauter men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Krauter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krauter were Farm Laborer and Typist.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Typist
    12%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Krauter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Krauter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krauter in 1954 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krauter 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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