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Kraszewski Family History

Kraszewski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kraszew or Kraszewo both named with the personal name Krasz from krasić ‘to add color or seasoning’.

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


Similar surnames: Kruszewski, Krzeszewski, Laszewski, Staszewski, Krajewski

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Where is the Kraszewski family from?

You can see how Kraszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kraszewski families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kraszewski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kraszewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraszewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraszewski. 33% of Kraszewski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kraszewski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraszewski were New Worker and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kraszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraszewski 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Kraszewski. 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 574 military records available for the last name Kraszewski. For the veterans among your Kraszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraszewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kraszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kraszewski in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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