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Krauth Family History

Krauth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kraut.

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


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Where is the Krauth family from?

You can see how Krauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krauth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krauth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Krauth families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krauth's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Krauth families in 1891.
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What did your Krauth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krauth. 100% of Krauth women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

What Krauth family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Krauth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Krauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Krauth in 1960 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krauth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krauth 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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