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Kroft Family History

Kroft Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kraft. Compare Croft. Czech: from German Kraft ‘strength power’.

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


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Where is the Kroft family from?

You can see how Kroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kroft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kroft families in 1891.
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What did your Kroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kroft. 100% of Kroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroft 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Kroft. 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 787 military records available for the last name Kroft. For the veterans among your Kroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroft lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kroft in 1959 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroft 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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