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Krathwohl Family History

Krathwohl 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: Grathwohl, Kathol, Gradwohl, Rathfon, Rathbone, Rothwell, Rathmell

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Where is the Krathwohl family from?

You can see how Krathwohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krathwohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krathwohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Krathwohl families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Krathwohl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krathwohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krathwohl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krathwohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krathwohl. 100% of Krathwohl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krathwohl women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Krathwohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krathwohl 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Krathwohl. 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 33 military records available for the last name Krathwohl. For the veterans among your Krathwohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krathwohl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Krathwohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krathwohl in 1966 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

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