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Krakovitz Family History

Krakovitz 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: Rakowitz, Kravitz, Ravitz, Markovitz, Krakowiak, Krampitz, Herskovitz

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Where is the Krakovitz family from?

You can see how Krakovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krakovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krakovitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Krakovitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krakovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krakovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krakovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krakovitz. 100% of Krakovitz men worked as a Pressman and 100% of Krakovitz women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Krakovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Krakovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krakovitz 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Krakovitz. 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 79 military records available for the last name Krakovitz. For the veterans among your Krakovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krakovitz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Krakovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krakovitz in 1957 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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