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Krap Family History

Krap 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: Kral, Kramp, Krag, Krapf, Kram, Kray, Krape, Kras, Krapp, Grap

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Where is the Krap family from?

You can see how Krap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krap family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Krap family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Krap's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krap families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krap. 100% of Krap men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Krap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krap 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Krap. 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 95 military records available for the last name Krap. For the veterans among your Krap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krap lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Krap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Krap in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 1994.

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