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Kraich Family History

Kraich 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: Krach, Krich, Raich, Kranich, Rich, Brach, Rasch, Kalich, Krech

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Where is the Kraich family from?

You can see how Kraich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kraich families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraich's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kraich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraich. 60% of Kraich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Kraich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kraich. 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 Kraich. For the veterans among your Kraich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Kraich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kraich in 1952 was 52, and 96 in 2003.

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