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Krab Family History

Krab Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kral, Korab, Drab, Krag, Kram, Grab, Kray, Kras, Krob, Kramb

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Where is the Krab family from?

You can see how Krab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krab family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Krab families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Krab's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krab. 100% of Krab men worked as a Farming. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Krab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krab 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Krab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Krab. For the veterans among your Krab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krab lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Krab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Krab in 1969 was 71, and 18 in 1996.

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