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Kraige Family History

Kraige 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: Krage, Craige, Kraig, Kage, Raine, Grange, Krabbe, Krag, Craigen

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Where is the Kraige family from?

You can see how Kraige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraige family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kraige families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraige's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kraige families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraige ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kraige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraige 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kraige. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kraige. For the veterans among your Kraige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraige lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kraige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kraige in 1972 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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