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Kralka Family History

Kralka 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: Kraska, Kalka, Krafka, Kral, Krack, Kraly, Krupka, Kafka, Kalk, Kala

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Where is the Kralka family from?

You can see how Kralka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kralka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kralka families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kralka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kralka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kralka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kralka ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kralka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Kralka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kralka 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kralka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kralka. For the veterans among your Kralka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kralka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kralka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kralka in 1966 was 71, and 52 in 2000.

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