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Kratzmeier Family History

Kratzmeier 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: Kratzer, Kampmeier, Brammeier, Ortmeier, Kazmaier, Katzenmeyer

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Where is the Kratzmeier family from?

You can see how Kratzmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratzmeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kratzmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kratzmeier families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kratzmeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kratzmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Kratzmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kratzmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratzmeier 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kratzmeier. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kratzmeier. For the veterans among your Kratzmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratzmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kratzmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kratzmeier in 1964 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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