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Kraiger Family History

Kraiger 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: Kriger, Krager, Kreiger, Craiger, Kraeger, Kaiser, Prager, Pranger

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Where is the Kraiger family from?

You can see how Kraiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kraiger families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kraiger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kraiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hatter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraiger. 15% of Kraiger men worked as a Hatter and 34% of Kraiger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraiger were Farming and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Hatter
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kraiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraiger 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Kraiger. 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 238 military records available for the last name Kraiger. For the veterans among your Kraiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraiger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kraiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kraiger in 1953 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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