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Krefta Family History

Krefta 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: Kreft, Kresta, Kraft, Cresta, Kreutz, Resta, Renta, Reta, Presta

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Where is the Krefta family from?

You can see how Krefta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krefta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krefta family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krefta's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Krefta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krefta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krefta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Krefta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krefta 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Krefta. 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 20 military records available for the last name Krefta. For the veterans among your Krefta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krefta lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Krefta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krefta in 1974 was 53, and 89 in 2000.

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