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Kratter Family History

Kratter 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: Kratzer, Krauter, Katter, Ketter, Prater, Trotter, Bratten, Kreiter

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Where is the Kratter family from?

You can see how Kratter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kratter families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kratter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kratter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kratter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kratter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratter 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kratter. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kratter. For the veterans among your Kratter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kratter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kratter in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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