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Krahner Family History

Krahner 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: Kraner, Krasner, Rahner, Krahmer, Kroner, Bradner, Grabner, Brauner

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Where is the Krahner family from?

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

What did your Krahner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Krahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahner 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Krahner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Krahner. For the veterans among your Krahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Krahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krahner in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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