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Krasko Family History

Krasko 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, Krisko, Kasko, Franko, Raso, Krack, Kaske, Krass, Vasko

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Where is the Krasko family from?

You can see how Krasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krasko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Krasko families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Krasko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krasko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krasko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krasko. 50% of Krasko men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Krasko women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krasko were Assembler and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Assembler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Krasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krasko 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Krasko. 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 142 military records available for the last name Krasko. For the veterans among your Krasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krasko lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Krasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Krasko in 1946 was 33, and 68 in 2004.

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