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Krausa Family History

Krausa 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: Krause, Kraus, Krausz, Krauss, Kraska, Krans, Knaus, Krass, Kraut

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Where is the Krausa family from?

You can see how Krausa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krausa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krausa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Krausa families living in Kansas. This was about 26% of all the recorded Krausa's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Krausa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krausa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krausa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krausa. 47% of Krausa men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Krausa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krausa were Butcher and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Krausa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krausa 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Krausa. 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 42 military records available for the last name Krausa. For the veterans among your Krausa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krausa lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Krausa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Krausa in 1983 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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