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Krah Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German krā ‘crow’.

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


Similar surnames: Krahl, Kreh, Kray, Kram, Krach, Krag, Ruh, Krugh, Kral, Kramb

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Where is the Krah family from?

You can see how Krah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 49 Krah families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Krah's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krah. 21% of Krah men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Krah women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krah were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krah 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Krah. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krah. For the veterans among your Krah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krah lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Krah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Krah in 1954 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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