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Krakowitz Family History

Krakowitz 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, Krakowiak, Krawitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Krakowitz family from?

You can see how Krakowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krakowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krakowitz families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Krakowitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Krakowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krakowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krakowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Krakowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krakowitz 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Krakowitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Krakowitz. For the veterans among your Krakowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krakowitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Krakowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krakowitz in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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