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Krauth Family History

Krauth Name Meaning

German: variant of Kraut .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Trauth, Kauth, Rauth, Knauth, Kraut, Krugh, Krauss, Kath, Krantz

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Where is the Krauth family from?

You can see how Krauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krauth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krauth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Krauth family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Krauth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krauth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krauth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krauth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krauth. 14% of Krauth men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Krauth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krauth were Clerk and Operator. .

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krauth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krauth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krauth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krauth. For the veterans among your Krauth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krauth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Krauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Krauth in 1960 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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