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Kratochvil Family History

Kratochvil Name Meaning

Czech (Kratochvíl): nickname for an idle pleasure seeker from Czech kratochvíle ‘pastime’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kratovil, Matocha, Krochmal, Kracht, Kranich, Krach, Kretschmer

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Where is the Kratochvil family from?

You can see how Kratochvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratochvil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kratochvil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kratochvil families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kratochvil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kratochvil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratochvil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kratochvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kratochvil. 26% of Kratochvil men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Kratochvil women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kratochvil were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kratochvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratochvil 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kratochvil. 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 978 military records available for the last name Kratochvil. For the veterans among your Kratochvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratochvil lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kratochvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kratochvil in 1948 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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