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Krakel Family History

Krakel 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: Krekel, Kraker, Krauel, Brakel, Krake, Kral, Drake, Brake, Kunkel

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Where is the Krakel family from?

You can see how Krakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krakel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krakel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Krakel families living in Kentucky. This was about 47% of all the recorded Krakel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Krakel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krakel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Krakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krakel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Krakel. 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 70 military records available for the last name Krakel. For the veterans among your Krakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krakel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Krakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Krakel in 1972 was 93, and 48 in 2003.

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