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Krafka Family History

Krafka Name Meaning

Czech: nickname from the vocabulary word krafka a diminutive of kráva ‘cow’. The change of v to f is caused by pronunciation.

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


Similar surnames: Praska, Grifka, Rada, Aranda, Kaska, Kafka, Raska, Krafft, Kraak

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Where is the Krafka family from?

You can see how Krafka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krafka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Krafka families living in Nebraska. This was about 19% of all the recorded Krafka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Krafka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krafka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krafka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Parlour Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Krafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krafka 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Krafka. 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 149 military records available for the last name Krafka. For the veterans among your Krafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krafka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Krafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krafka in 1965 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

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