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Krauskopf Family History

Krauskopf Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with curly hair from Middle High German krūs ‘curly crinkled’ + kopf ‘head’; German kraus + Kopf.

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


Similar surnames: Krausman, Kraushaar, Grosskopf, Kraus, Krauser, Rothkopf, Muskopf

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Where is the Krauskopf family from?

You can see how Krauskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krauskopf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Krauskopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Krauskopf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krauskopf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krauskopf families in 1891.
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What did your Krauskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krauskopf. 23% of Krauskopf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Krauskopf women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krauskopf were Farming and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krauskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krauskopf 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Krauskopf. 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 482 military records available for the last name Krauskopf. For the veterans among your Krauskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krauskopf lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Krauskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krauskopf in 1951 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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