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Kratzen Family History

Kratzen 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: Katzen, Kratzer, Bratten, Kratz, Kretzer, Katzer, Kritzer, Wratten

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Where is the Kratzen family from?

You can see how Kratzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kratzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kratzen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kratzen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kratzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kratzen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Kratzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratzen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kratzen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kratzen. For the veterans among your Kratzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Kratzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kratzen in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 1989.

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