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Krat Family History

Krat 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: Kral, Kraft, Krag, Kratz, Kraut, Kram, Kray, Kras, Kratt, Kragt

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Where is the Krat family from?

You can see how Krat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Krat families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Krat's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Krat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krat. 100% of Krat men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Krat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krat 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Krat. 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 66 military records available for the last name Krat. For the veterans among your Krat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Krat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Krat in 1963 was 52, and 83 in 2001.

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