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Kraege Family History

Kraege 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: Krage, Kraeger, Kage, Grange, Krieger, Krabbe, Krueger, Krag, Range

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Where is the Kraege family from?

You can see how Kraege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraege family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kraege families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kraege's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kraege families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraege. 43% of Kraege men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kraege women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Kraege family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Kraege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraege 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kraege. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kraege. For the veterans among your Kraege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraege lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kraege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kraege in 1963 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

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