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Krafte Family History

Krafte 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: Kraft, Krabbe, Kaste, Kratz, Pratte, Kraut, Krage, Kracke, Kreft

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Where is the Krafte family from?

You can see how Krafte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krafte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krafte family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Krafte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krafte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krafte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krafte ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Krafte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krafte 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Krafte. 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 3 military records available for the last name Krafte. For the veterans among your Krafte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krafte lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Krafte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krafte in 1981 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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