History of your Surname
Get access to Kraske family records.Start a free trial

Kraske Family History

Kraske 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: Kraska, Kaske, Kracke, Raske, Krake, Krasne, Krase, Drake, Paske

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kraske family from?

You can see how Kraske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kraske family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraske's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kraske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraske. 67% of Kraske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kraske women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraske were Machinist and Accountant. .

View Census Data for Kraske | Data not to scale

*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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Accountant
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kraske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Kraske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraske census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kraske

Passenger Lists

There are 284 immigration records available for the last name Kraske. 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.

View all Kraske immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Kraske. For the veterans among your Kraske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kraske military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kraske family history

Discover More

What is the average Kraske lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Kraske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kraske in 1943 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraske

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kraske family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kraske last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial