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Krautter Family History

Krautter 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: Krauter, Kreutzer, Rutter, Kratzer, Kreuter, Kutter, Krauser, Kautzer

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Where is the Krautter family from?

You can see how Krautter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krautter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krautter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Krautter families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Krautter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krautter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krautter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krautter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krautter. 14% of Krautter men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Krautter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krautter were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Krautter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krautter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krautter 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Krautter. 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 411 military records available for the last name Krautter. For the veterans among your Krautter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krautter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Krautter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Krautter in 1957 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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