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Kraetke Family History

Kraetke 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: Kracke, Kreke, Krienke, Krenke, Kriete, Kratky, Bradtke, Krake, Ratke

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Where is the Kraetke family from?

You can see how Kraetke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraetke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kraetke family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kraetke's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kraetke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraetke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraetke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kraetke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Kraetke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraetke 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Kraetke. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kraetke. For the veterans among your Kraetke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraetke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kraetke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kraetke in 1968 was 77, and 72 in 2001.

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