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Krayer Family History

Krayer Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Kray (see Kray) near Essen.

Occupational or status name for a watchman who gave shouted signals from Middle High German krai ‘crow’.

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


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Where is the Krayer family from?

You can see how Krayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krayer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Krayer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Krayer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krayer families in 1880.
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What did your Krayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krayer. 16% of Krayer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Krayer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krayer were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Krayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krayer 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Krayer. 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 491 military records available for the last name Krayer. For the veterans among your Krayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krayer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Krayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Krayer in 1958 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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