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Kratzmeyer Family History

Kratzmeyer 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: Katzenmeyer, Kratzer, Kammeyer, Krietemeyer, Rothmeyer, Kallmeyer

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Where is the Kratzmeyer family from?

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

What did your Kratzmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kratzmeyer. 100% of Kratzmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Kratzmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratzmeyer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kratzmeyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kratzmeyer. For the veterans among your Kratzmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratzmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kratzmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kratzmeyer in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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