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Kratka Family History

Kratka 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, Kratky, Krafka, Arata, Krack, Prata, Krupka, Kratz, Kafka

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Where is the Kratka family from?

You can see how Kratka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kratka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kratka families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kratka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kratka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kratka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kratka. 100% of Kratka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kratka women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Kratka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Kratka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratka 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Kratka. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kratka. For the veterans among your Kratka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kratka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kratka in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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