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Kratzberg Family History

Kratzberg 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, Kreutzberg, Kreisberg, Kalberg, Kretzer, Katzer, Kronberg

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Where is the Kratzberg family from?

You can see how Kratzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratzberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kratzberg families living in Kansas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kratzberg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kratzberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratzberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kratzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kratzberg. 75% of Kratzberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Kratzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratzberg 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kratzberg. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kratzberg. For the veterans among your Kratzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratzberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kratzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kratzberg in 1960 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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